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Black phlegm

2020-04-20 11:18:20
I have been having a black color phlegm for 1.5 month.  I quit smoking 2 months ago what could be the reason. I have attached photos Please Tell Me What is problem I am very scared.
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Hello dear Please specify your symptoms and detailed history will be of prime importance You are having early morning black phlegm or whole day
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chest x ray sputum for culture and sensitivity sputum for fungal mount
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need further clinical evaluation

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Have you ever been treated for tuberculosis? Black colour sputum may be due to some fungal infection

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