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A member asked:

Not sure i have a bronchitis or common cough. i also cough with phlegm and mucus last two days. wondering if i need to take advil or not. thanks!

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Each a possible: It really depends on the depth of your symptoms and could cause a cough, bronchitis would be more severe, but more likely still viral. If it's more developed and then your physician can help clarify the diagnosis

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 6/26/2017

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