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For two days now i cough up small amounts of thick, clear mucus. i feel like it comes from my lungs but could be from throat. no other symptoms.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Considering your age: and the SEASON Allergies are my guess for the excessive CLEAR (means not-infected) mucous i your upper airways! Try an OTC ANTI-HISTAMINE (eg Claritin) Hope this helps Z

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

For two days now i cough up small amounts of thick, clear mucus. i feel like it comes from my lungs but could be from throat. no other symptoms.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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