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Hi I got bad cold and white mucus from the start. My coughing is already 4 weeks old and still the same.

By Anonymous March 26, 2018 - 7:00pm
 
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I’m taking mucinex for 4 weeks now. My question is why my phlegm is white to begin with.

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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

White phlegm is normal for many people.

A cough can take up to 6 weeks to subside and even longer in some people. Keep taking your medication and get plenty of rest.
Susan

March 27, 2018 - 4:28am
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