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I keep coughing up thick flem with hairs in it and it happens regularly any ideas? there is no pain just able to breathe better through my nose.
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Hairs?: If you really have hairs in your sputum, you should see your doctor to find out why that is happening. Do you have pets who shed a lot?
Answered 12/21/2020
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