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Rust color phlegm

2020-12-19 03:31:08
Hi, I left smoking 2 years back. ( 4-5 years I smoked ) After leaving smoking I started to get rust color phlegm only in the morning. It's been continued for 2 years now. Is it normal for smoker who has quit. I don't have any chronic cough or cold or fever.
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Yes copd can cause sputum but rust colour is not good. Get ur scan done
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Hi noted above history as you mentioned rust coloured phlegm is most common symptom in smokers and exsmokers .you need to be evaluated for chronic bronchitis.
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go for online consultation with pulmonologist

Answered2020-12-19 03:51:46

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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Hello noted above history and related concerns As a past smoking that’s very apt decision But few symptoms in a winter bronchitis may lead to smoking related bronchiectasis and breathing problems Needs evaluation and symptoms analysis
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Steam inhalation
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Open personal consult for proper evaluation investigation and treatment

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