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2022-03-05 13:29:14
I started smoking at the age of 19 and quited smoking at the age of 20.I used to have 2-3 cigarettes per day. During the 4th month of smoking I saw rust and something black coloured mucus only in the morning and it happened 3 days straight after that it never happened again.Is it a sign of lung cancer or other disease??
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Nothing like that…It is normal only

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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 prescription for the same

Answered2022-03-05 13:30:37

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Usually  due to inflammation in the pharyngs,and the respiratory tract, it may happen, if force is used during spitting.However pl take xray chest pa view and consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.

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