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Morning Phlegm

2018-03-05 01:53:27
Every morning after I wake up, I need to and cough out thick dark coloured phlegm and it requires a lot of effort and I think phlegm is coming from behind the uvula. I am havinh this problem since last eight months. I don't take any medications.
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There are many causes for chronic cough with sputum in the morning such as Post nasal discharge syndrome, reflux laryngopharyngitis, lung infections etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause for your problem
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Consult nearby pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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