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What Is The Thick Tubular Phlegm That Came Out While Coughing?
severe cough, a deep hard cough produces thick phlem to point of throwing up even more phlem. Coughed hard today and thick tubular phlem cam out. Looked like two "worms" over and inch length. Not moving like alive, just hard phlem shaped like worms.??? hopefully not worms, what you think?
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
Hi, thanks for your query. Must be pneumonia or severe lung infection. I woukd suggest u to consult with the doctor and get evaluated. Hope my answers have helped you.
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