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A member asked:

I have experienced chest congestion for est 6 weeks now, have taken mucinex dm mucus is green in color..pls advise?

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See doctor: You should see a doctor, get an exam, likely need a chest X-ray and your doctor may consider antibiotics as 6 weeks is a long time. But start by seeing your doctor.

Answered 11/10/2020

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