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I have a cold, in the morning i feel rattling in chest so i cough mucus up and out and i'm wheezing throughout the day. should cold run its course?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Wheezing: if wheezing should get treatment, as this is not the norm and compromises effective oxygenation and places stress on the lungs and heart. may need inhaler. May also need antibiotics as even viral infections can get superinfected with bacteria. f/u/ w/ doc

Answered 1/14/2017

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A member asked:

I have a cold, in the morning i feel rattling in chest so i cough mucus up and out and i'm wheezing throughout the day. should cold run its course?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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