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I've had a productive cough since september and have seen my primary 4 times and and am following up with a chest mri. in the mean time, my mouth seems to be producing excessive salvia which i personally feel is causing the phlegm. as i was coughing at th
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Allergic medical: evaluation including skin testing and spirometry is essential. I suggest an immune workup to understand why your body is not responding. I assume you have been taking antibiotics as prescribed.
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