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Black Phelgm.

2020-08-18 03:01:27
My phelgm always contains several black particles whenever I cough up phelgm. I am a non-smoker. No fever as such. Phelgm coming from the throat only. This has been happening for the past 10-11 days.
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Very unlikely to get a black phlegm, if you are not a smoker. Do you take any medications, Do you work in some factory/ mining. Do you have any difficulty in breathing.

Answered2020-08-18 04:06:17

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Hello Best option is you should share an image of that. Other option is you can do chest xray once to rule out nay causes.
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You can take ENT consultation for better understanding and management

Answered2020-08-18 03:54:55

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More details needed sir, can u do a detailed consultation?

Answered2020-08-18 03:54:20

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Hi..it is unlikely to get a black phlegm..it is better if you take a consultation and can share the pic of the phlegm..u can get a chest xray done for safety aspect as well..
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