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Suggest Treatment For Cough With Heavy Phlegm

okay my name is dylan i have bin getting really heavy phlegm for the past 2 days i am a smoker and i was just wondering if there is anything i should be concerned about . its even worse when i eat sumthin i am constantly spiting this discusting matter out of my throat HELP!!
Fri, 19 Aug 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are active smoker, you are at increased risk of lung diseases like lung infection (pneumonia), bronchitis etc.
And both these can cause cough with excessive phlegm.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis.
You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) on the basis of these reports.
In any case, smoking cessation as soon as possible is needed.
Don't worry, you will be alright but please quit smoking as early as possible.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough With Heavy Phlegm

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are active smoker, you are at increased risk of lung diseases like lung infection (pneumonia), bronchitis etc. And both these can cause cough with excessive phlegm. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) on the basis of these reports. In any case, smoking cessation as soon as possible is needed. Don t worry, you will be alright but please quit smoking as early as possible. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.