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White-yellow phlegm. cough 3 weeks. worse at night. sleep elevated. no fever. chest xray clear. no covid. husband has it too, but only slight cough. his mostly sore throat at times. length of cough concern for me?

Q: white-yellow phlegm. cough 3 weeks. worse at night. sleep elevated. no fever. chest xray clear. no covid. husband has it too, but only slight cough. his mostly sore throat at times. length of cough concern for me?

: If symptoms persist for much longer would get chest xray done and in person physical exam by PCP

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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If symptoms persist for much longer would get chest xray done and in person physical exam by PCP

Answered 7/31/2023

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A member asked:

White-yellow phlegm. cough 3 weeks. worse at night. sleep elevated. no fever. chest xray clear. no covid. husband has it too, but only slight cough. his mostly sore throat at times. length of cough concern for me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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