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I have been coughing up small solid chunks of phlegm for a year. sometimes white otjer times green. what could be the reason for this?

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Bronchitis: It seems like you have developed an ongoing infection of your airways. I would recommend seeing your doctor for Chest X Rays and possibly a course of antibiotics

Answered 3/30/2018

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A member asked:

I have been coughing up small solid chunks of phlegm for a year. sometimes white otjer times green. what could be the reason for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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