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A member asked:
I have anxiety and recently quit smoking and i am now coughing up black stuff is this bad? i'm scared to death please help
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Anxiety: after u quit smoking it is not uncommon to have these symptoms. If no shortness of breath , wheezing , fevr then wait but if any associated symptoms then see your PCP
Answered 9/11/2014
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No: You are getting rid of the bad stuff in your lungs. It is common for smokers who quit to cough up that stuff. Great changes for your lifestyle. Congratulations. :)
Answered 7/22/2015
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