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Had flu and was coughing up mucus. when taking a deep breath sometimes could feel and hear mucus in my lungs. now it is almost gone. normal?

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Dr. Ravinder Nagpaul answered

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Yes: Most likely you have a common cold which is caused by VIRUS this is a self limiting condition cures by it self with or without supportive treatment

Answered 1/30/2018

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A member asked:

Had flu and was coughing up mucus. when taking a deep breath sometimes could feel and hear mucus in my lungs. now it is almost gone. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ravinder Nagpaul answered

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