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Started uni, think i got cold, i've got extremely bad cough, my mucus was green then turned yellow, now turning clearish again, had for 2 weeks, help?
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Bronchitis: Colored sputum is a sign of a bacterial infection. You may need antibiotic treatment. If you are a smoker or have asthma this is more urgent. See a Physician soon.
Answered 10/3/2015
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