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Black phlegm
I tested positive. I was in home quarantine and now am fully recovered. I am totally normal. But sometimes i can see some black particles in my phlegm. Not fully black some black particles. Why does this happen. Is it anything serious?
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Kindly do a doctor consultation for detailed history and proper treatment
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If phlegm is black,it should be sent for microscopic examination and culture for bacteria, and fungus.
Pl consult Pulmonologist, on online.
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