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After the flu, with a lasting cough with some white and yellow phlegm, it is now seeming to make it into top of my lungs, does this mean pneumonia is coming?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Chronic cough: If the cough lasts more than 3 weeks after the flu, please see your PCP. For acute fever, shortness of breath and worsening cough, a visit to your physician for further management is recommended. Fluids, rest, fever control and an over the counter cough preparation may help to relieve the symptoms.

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Answered 10/17/2019

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A member asked:

After the flu, with a lasting cough with some white and yellow phlegm, it is now seeming to make it into top of my lungs, does this mean pneumonia is coming?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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