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My husband has been coughing up phlegm that looks like worms. what could it be?
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Mgt: I would suggest seeing a Pulmonary specialist and your PCP. A sample may be provided for lab testing. Does he have any respiratory difficulty, such as shortness of breath? If so, I would advise going to the Emergency Dept.
Answered 7/17/2017
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