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    Feb 5, 2009, 06:09 AM
    Coughing for 10 days
    I ve been coughing green sputum I wonder what can help me get through this I have no fever and I still smoke
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    Feb 5, 2009, 06:13 AM

    A smoker coughing up green sputum is not good. That is a sign of infection. Your lungs could be compromised if you have been smoking for some time, even a short time depending on the original health of the person.

    Sorry, that's the bottom line.

    A good alternative - quit smoking, or go get an X ray done on your lungs, or check with your doctor.

    ms tickle (who has too many clients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and on oxygen. A biproduct of smoking.
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