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Just coughed up some dark brown/grey phlegm - quit weed 2 weeks ago & had 1st cig in 3 days today, how worried should i be?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: You will need a physical exam and possibly a chest xray with probable antibiotic therapy

Answered 4/24/2017

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