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So the problem here is, i have a dry cough and i need to produce some mucus for the test but i cannot. Is there any possible way to produce some mucus??

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Hi best ways to get some sputum- steam can help... So taking a shower can often make you cough up. Or exercise. Failing that you could ask clinic to give you a saline nebuliser to induce the sputum.

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