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What Causes Coughing Up Of Yellow Phlegm?
Since as long as I can remember, I ve had small yellow blobs of some powdery substance come up when I cough. When I find one in my mouth, I spit it out and mash them between my fingers and they smell almost as if they came from my rectum. I understand that this may sound wierd with me doing that. But I tend to be paranoid at times about my health.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
It could be an upper respiratory tract infection.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be an upper respiratory tract infection.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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