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Suggest Remedy For Cough With Dark Phlegm

Hi There,

My name is Michelle. I am 22 Years old and i have been smoking crack once a week for about three years now. I am now coughing up black flem with pitch black dots in it and i am really scared. I know it is self inflicted but right now i am coughing so badly there is so much flem that wont come out and i dont know what to do i am really stressing
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Cough with dark phlegm is suggestive of bronchitis more.
Any form of smoking can cause bronchitis (inflammation of airways).
So better to quit this habit as soon as possible.
Consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Cough With Dark Phlegm

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Cough with dark phlegm is suggestive of bronchitis more. Any form of smoking can cause bronchitis (inflammation of airways). So better to quit this habit as soon as possible. Consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.