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Coughing up sputum

2019-08-11 19:34:15
I had cough about half a month ago and since then, the cough has gone away but I keep coughing up some amount of sputum every now and then It is usually discolored and mostly watery
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This problem can be due recurrent allergic pharyngitis. You need avoid exposure to cold in any form and have only boiled warm water with salt water gargling.
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1.avoid consumption of cold, carbonated and caffeinated beverages for next 1 month.

Answered2019-08-12 04:33:47

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