Question 1

quadriplegic 62 year old male coughing up black mucus, not a smoker. have had 2 recent cases of pneumonia in the last 6 months. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Contact doctor: You need to have this evaluated now.  Could be old sign of prior bleeding but needs attention as might be problem with infection or blood clot.

Question 2

why im sneezing and coughing up black mucus?

Accepted Answer

Source of bleeding: If there is dried blood in the nasal passages, throat or airway, this may occur. The source of the change should be determined. The material may be tested for blood. Other causes include exposure to environment smoke. Please follow up soon. A virtual appointment is available on Healthtap and you may upload a photo.

Question 3

why do i cough up dark green almost black mucus?

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Cough: It depends where the mucous is coming from.  It can be from the lungs or sinuses. See your doctor to be evaluated.

Question 4

i cough up black spects in my mucus which is clear every time i lil on my back i cough upmucus with black spects in it?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: I would recommend saving a sample and showing your PCP. If you smoke, please try to quit. Other possible causes include small amounts of bleeding. The source can vary and may include gastric and upper airway sources.

Question 5

every morning i wake up and cough up grey mucus wit black splotches is this bad, it has been going on for atleast two years.

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Not good: Need far more information and a detailed exam and possibly some imaging studies and exams of sputum.  Do you smoke?  Work around toxic materials you could inhale?  Are you immunosuppressed?  See a pulmonary doctor and get diagnosed and treated if necessary.

Question 6

i cough up clear mucus with black specks. i have needed an inhaler since december. could this be caused by mold?

Accepted Answer

Cough: It could be. U need an X-ray and to see a physician

Question 7

i quit smoking a year ago and still cough up mucus with black flecks in it. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Black Flecks & Mucus: Coughing up black flecks is not a normal condition. It reminds me of black lung disease that is typically found in coal miners.  Florida does not have coal mines, so i would not expect this finding. I would see a physician, get a chest xray and if possible save a sample of the coughed up mucus to be checked out.

Question 8

i'm having shortness of breath/ tightening in my chest. my inhaler isn't working as much . i cough up mucus with black streaks. cough when can't breat?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: If your inhaler is not as effective in controlling the cough, your respiratory plan needs to be adjusted. The black streaks may be dried blood or tar. If you are smoking, avoid all smoke exposure, including second hand smoke.
I would suggest a follow up with your PCP.

Question 9

i have strep throat and my doctor gave me amoxicillin and the past few mornings i have coughed up black and bloody mucus. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

NO: completely separate issues. see your physician to determine cause.

Question 10

i used to cough out black mucus which has turned out to a white colour. not much mucus , but only white. mostly in the morning. bad?

Accepted Answer

Sputum color....: Usually, white or clear sputum is considered normal. Black mucous is not usually normal and could be related to an environmental exposure. You need to quit smoking asap to avoid long-term complications like lung cancer, copd, etc. If the black sputum recurs, see your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

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Quadriplegic 62 year old male coughing up black mucus, not a smoker. have had 2 recent cases of pneumonia in the last 6 months. what to do?

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Why im sneezing and coughing up black mucus?

A member asked:

Why do i cough up dark green almost black mucus?

A member asked:

I cough up black spects in my mucus which is clear every time i lil on my back i cough upmucus with black spects in it?

A member asked:

Every morning i wake up and cough up grey mucus wit black splotches is this bad, it has been going on for atleast two years.

A member asked:

I cough up clear mucus with black specks. i have needed an inhaler since december. could this be caused by mold?

A member asked:

I quit smoking a year ago and still cough up mucus with black flecks in it. is this normal?

A member asked:

I'm having shortness of breath/ tightening in my chest. my inhaler isn't working as much . i cough up mucus with black streaks. cough when can't breat?

A member asked:

I have strep throat and my doctor gave me amoxicillin and the past few mornings i have coughed up black and bloody mucus. is that normal?

A member asked:

I used to cough out black mucus which has turned out to a white colour. not much mucus , but only white. mostly in the morning. bad?

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