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What to do if i keep coughing up mucus, how do i make it stop?

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Dr. Richard Ruth answered

Mucus: If not a smoker, it can be post nasal drip, but i would think allergies, verges bronchitis. You need to follow up with a pulmonologist.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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