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Finally recovered after having what i was told was a viral infection for 5 weeks. everything went away, but sadly i now have a wet, nasty cough with a lot of mucus (both clear a and light green.) should i go to the doctor or let it run its course?

Q: finally recovered after having what i was told was a viral infection for 5 weeks. everything went away, but sadly i now have a wet, nasty cough with a lot of mucus (both clear a and light green.) should i go to the doctor or let it run its course?

: If you have kids at home or folks at work that are sick or have been in last 2 weeks with a cold you may have gotten another cold virus. Trust you got flu shot and are wearing a mask at all times.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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If you have kids at home or folks at work that are sick or have been in last 2 weeks with a cold you may have gotten another cold virus. Trust you got flu shot and are wearing a mask at all times.

Answered 6/2/2021

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A member asked:

Finally recovered after having what i was told was a viral infection for 5 weeks. everything went away, but sadly i now have a wet, nasty cough with a lot of mucus (both clear a and light green.) should i go to the doctor or let it run its course?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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