A member asked:

Is it always severe or bacterial infection if you cough up light yellow mucous? i had a cough, now my throat is raw & sore. have laryngitis as well. ?

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No: It is most often a viral illness which will pass on it's own with no medical intervention needed.

Answered 2/21/2016

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