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Black stained sputum.no chest pain.no cough.xrays negative.hiv negative.no fever.2mcs;strep & k.liebsella..erythromycin&augmentin trtmt.no change?
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Environmental??: There are environmental exposures that can lead to black stained sputum. Have you had a sputum culture done? A sputum culture will identify any bacteria present as well as what antibiotics would best treat it. Seeing an allergist might also be helpful to identify any environmental exposures and how to avoid them, if possible. Good luck!
Answered 1/19/2014
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