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A member asked:
Lately i've been spitting a thick yellow substance a lot. it's disgusting; what could it be & why ?
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Allergies.: Go see your doc. Allergies are getting bad now and that could be a cause. If you smoke, you could have a bronchitis. Go see your doc. You can try otc Claritin (loratadine) prior.
Answered 5/28/2016
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