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My 12 yr son spitting thick greenish phlegm for more than a month. not sick/fully active. had mild cough that dissipated. complains throat get clogged?

14 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jay Park answered

Sinusitis suspected: Have him seen by his primary care doctor. should he show no or poor response to 2 weeks antibiotic treatment, ENT consultation would be next step to take.

Dr Kuitems and 12 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Yes : Likely bacterial sinusitis. Consult HealthTap or physician in person for treatment

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/4/2019

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A member asked:

My 12 yr son spitting thick greenish phlegm for more than a month. not sick/fully active. had mild cough that dissipated. complains throat get clogged?

14 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr Kuitems and 12 doctors agreed

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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