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I have been coughing up phlegm? i think that is about the size of a piece of rice and more solidified than mucus. almost like a gelatin substance
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Mgt: You may have bronchitis, most are caused by a viral illness. Monitor your temperature, drink fluids and get plenty of rest.
Answered 12/5/2015
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