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Dirty phlegm
Hello..
I have smoked for almost 20 years... Average 6-7 cigarette...
Sometimes i didn't smoke...in middle i left smoking for almost 1 year also..
Now my age is 34...and i thought it's high time to quit smoking..so i have quit it completely last week..
Now i observe that generally after i finish my food..some phlegm automatically comes to my throat and when i spit it out... phlegm colour is dirty...I mean in white phlegm it's mild blackish..
I am also suffering from Viral flu...
I am worried about the phlegm...Is it dangerous???
I am working in marketing job.
Please guide me...
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Its very unfortunate that u have started smoking at a very young age of urself
Phlegm with mild black colour may be an early indication of lung damage
Consult a pulmonologist for better evaluation and management
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Sputum should be evaluated
If needed CT chest
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Quit smoking ASAP
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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Pl do sputum test.pl take xray chest paview and pft.pl Stop smoking permanently.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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