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Non smoker.spitting out tan phlegm with black specks.been sick 3 days or more with sore throat?

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Blood in mucus: Probably small amounts of blood coming from your throat or your sinuses. Sounds like you are very ill. Might be best to see a physician and get some meds and advice so you will get better. Good luck!

Answered 8/22/2016

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