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Hi, I have suddenly started coughing yesterday which usually results in spitting out mucus. Please suggest and help.
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You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection in this season. You may need to take cough syrups and steam inhalation for faster recovery
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