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• Have more mucus, the color changes, or it becomes too hard to cough up
• Have a new or worsening gray or blue tint of your nails or the skin of
your fingers or mouth
• Have trouble talking or doing your normal activities
• Have to use more pillows when sleeping or start having to sleep in a chair
to breathe at night
Call 911 right away if you:
• Cannot get your breath
• Become confused, dizzy or feel faint
• Have new chest pain or tightness
Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns.
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