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[|Human|] Hi..been sick for 2 weeks. Was diagnosed with upper resp infection. Took Z pack, cough syrup, inhaler. Feeling better except for lingering cough and feeling like post nasal laying in the back of my throat. Tonight coughed up what I would describe as a white stringy mucus . Bit concerned about what this might be? Almost looks worm like ? Ideas?
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done chest x-ray first to rule out lower respiratory tract infection (LETI). As LETI is very common after upper respiratory tract infection (URI). And the white thready thing you are talking about is mostly sputum due to infection. So LETI should be ruled out in your case. If chest x-ray is normal then start anti histamine and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.