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Cough with phlegm, getting over a viral infection, recommend anything over counter for cough?

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Bronchitis: I suspect that bronchitis following an upper respiratory tract infection is the cause of your cough productive of sputum. This can be a prolonged process and if you're raising significant amounts of discolored sputum and symptoms are over a week old, I recommend a course of antibiotics. Discuss with your physician.

Answered 10/30/2018

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