Dr. Richard Nathan Read MD

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• COPD: Taking Steroids and Antibiotics

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• Asthmatic Bronchitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

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• What Is Sputum?

  Sputum is a combination of mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract and saliva. It is usually a result of diseases or infections. Phlegm and sputum are often interchangeably used. Sometimes, the term mucus is used when referring to sputum or phlegm. However, mucus is also produced in the...

• Pleurisy: What to Expect on Your Visit to a Pulmonologist

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