Coughing up sputum

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Coughing up sputum

Asked for Male, 18 Years

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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Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Noida Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. B Vageesh Padiyar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Noida

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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.

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