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Liam has coughed up mucous for years, coughs during his sleep. doesn't smoke, does drink alcohol, not healthiest diet. what can he do to help it?
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Chronic Cough: I would have a pulmonologist evaluation. You may be refluxing, have sinus infections or allergies (often in combination) . Chronic cough or bronchitis cans lead to COPD and permeate lung damage.
Answered 10/4/2016
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