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  • 22/01/2025

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I've been smoking for the last couple of years but stopped after getting a bad cold recently. Since then, I've been coughing a lot, and I'm a bit worried because the mucus changed from yellow to white. Is that normal? I've also been gargling and doing some hot water breathing to help my throat. Should I be concerned about anything else?

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Dr. Dr Shubham Chauhan

Dr Shubham Chauhan

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take one course of antibiotic amoxyclav for 5 days

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