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Q: Coughing, Mucus

asked by: judiwells65 on October 9th, 2007

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My parnter wakes everymorning an coughs up phelmn or mucus for about half an hour its disgusting, its very loud and ongoing, after questioning him about it he says its been happening for years, i was wondering if it may be reflux, something has to be done , he spits a lot also, he smokes about ten a day. please help, it cant be good for his throut either. thank you

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Tylanas

replied on October 9th, 2007

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It's due to the smoking. He needs to stop. The coughing won't dissapear right away, and may get worse initially but his health, your health, and your lives will be better and improved.

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