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Very bad cough for 2 weeks and only getting worse. coughing up thick yellow mucus and this morning a thin green piece of flesh. whats wrong?
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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. Cough lasting more than two weeks warrants an investigation.
Answered 6/20/2019
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