Question 1

i keep coughing up black specs in my mucas. it's only just started happening today. should i be worried? should i see what happens before getting checked out

Accepted Answer

Black specs in mucus: Were you in an area of soot? Are there are specs of bright red blood? Any abodminal discomfort/ gastritis?  How long have you been coughing?  i would lconsider follow up today with urgent  care just to have someone look at the sputum and get a more thorough histoyr. f/u w/ doc.

Question 2

why do i cough up dark specs in my phlegm.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Dark specs may be blood but may be other. If blood can be coming from back of nose or sinuses, but may be coming from lungs. Blood is concerning when not where it should be, although there is less genral concern when from sinuses. The specifics of the dark spots and their origin needs to be determined. Strongly recommend evaluation by phsyician.

Question 3

i have had a chronic productive cough for over 15 years. seen pulmonary spec.  an ent. what are some causes. been tested for most issues. ?

Accepted Answer

Causes: Common causes for chronic cough include gastroesophageal reflux, allergies, asthma, postnasal drip,  ACE-I inhibitors, COPD, and autoimmune disorder.
Consider seeing a gastroenterologist if pulmonary and ENT have not found the cause.

Question 4

i woke up this mornings felt like theres something in my throat. i tried to cough it out & got phlegm with spec of blood. no other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

See answer: Generally, if a 28 year old person noted a spec of blood in phlegm after several coughs and had no other symptoms it's likely due to some superficial irritation in the throat area. If you have a cold and sinus congestion sinusitis could also cause this. Of course, if you continue to notice this beyond a day or two you should see your physician.

Question 5

im scared its blood in my phlegm i was coughing quite heavily to try cough up some phlegm which i decided to swallow and when i spit some orange brown specs was in it i told my mum crying cause ive read it could lead to vomitblood bush she said no?

Accepted Answer

: A little blood in sputum (phlegm) during colds, bronchitis, flu, etc usually isn't serious or harmful. See a doctor if bleeding seems heavy (e.g. coughing nearly pure blood) or if it continues after your cold/bronchitis improves over the next week or two.

Question 6

1st had sore throat 12 days later lost voice had terrible croup like cough now 1week later coughing up tiniest specs of red blood occasionally?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: I would always get a chest x ray on anyone coughing up blood, and some lab work as well.  I recommend you see a doctor.  I wish you well!

Question 7

i had a bad cold 2 months ago that settled in my lungs. i am still coughing daily and my sputum is charcoal spec gray . heavy mj smoker.. ?

Accepted Answer

Chronic Infection: Please see your physician, a work up including sputum culture, TB test may be useful. A course of antibiotics and chest radiograph are also possibly indicated.

Question 8

cbc lipids chest xray ekg echo lipid test and triponin test done all came back parfect... i have post nasal drip and coughing up specs of blood?

Accepted Answer

Additional tests: You may need to see g.I doc for evaluation of your esophagus with egd., you may also need chest ct for further look ito your lung.

Question 9

what causes black specs in my urine?

Accepted Answer

Black specs: The most likely cause of black specs in the urine would be tiny fragments of kidney or urinary bladder stones. A urinalysis with microscopic examination would be helpful in identifying objects in your urine. Straining all your urine in a white handkerchief would trap the specs which can be brought to a laboratory for identification.

Question 10

my mucus have black specs in it. i don't smok or have a cold.. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Mucous: Without placing your mucous under a microscope to examine it, it is impossible to know what these are, but usually represents particles from the air. Do you live where there is a great deal of air pollution?

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I keep coughing up black specs in my mucas. it's only just started happening today. should i be worried? should i see what happens before getting checked out

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Why do i cough up dark specs in my phlegm.

A member asked:

I have had a chronic productive cough for over 15 years. seen pulmonary spec. an ent. what are some causes. been tested for most issues. ?

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I woke up this mornings felt like theres something in my throat. i tried to cough it out & got phlegm with spec of blood. no other symptoms.

A member asked:

Im scared its blood in my phlegm i was coughing quite heavily to try cough up some phlegm which i decided to swallow and when i spit some orange brown specs was in it i told my mum crying cause ive read it could lead to vomitblood bush she said no?

A member asked:

1st had sore throat 12 days later lost voice had terrible croup like cough now 1week later coughing up tiniest specs of red blood occasionally?

A member asked:

I had a bad cold 2 months ago that settled in my lungs. i am still coughing daily and my sputum is charcoal spec gray . heavy mj smoker.. ?

A member asked:

Cbc lipids chest xray ekg echo lipid test and triponin test done all came back parfect... i have post nasal drip and coughing up specs of blood?

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What causes black specs in my urine?

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My mucus have black specs in it. i don't smok or have a cold.. should i be worried?

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