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Hi..im a 37yr old female..smoker for 12mth. i had a chest infection 3/4 weeks ago with persistent cough..i was given amoxicillin and predisonalone. however i'm now coughing up salty clear bubbly phlem 4/5 times a day?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Need followup evalu: You need followup evaluation to see if the pneumonia has cleared. You need to stop smoking as this could be aggravating the setting.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 4/14/2021

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A member asked:

Hi..im a 37yr old female..smoker for 12mth. i had a chest infection 3/4 weeks ago with persistent cough..i was given amoxicillin and predisonalone. however i'm now coughing up salty clear bubbly phlem 4/5 times a day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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