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Just quit smoking, saw 2 doctors for chest pain, they checked with stethoscope and they said i was fine. should i go again? coughing black phlem
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No need: It is common for ex-smokers to experience a tight and uncomfortable feeling in their chest. This just goes away with time. Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your health and quality of life. Congratulation!
Answered 9/29/2016
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Short Answer: yes!: Coughing black phlegm is not normal!! Dark bc there is blood in it? That would be called hemoptysis. NOt sure how the CAnadian system is, but you need to see a good doctor. Chest pain -- may be secondary to coughing if you have been coughing a lot. Less likely cardiac. BUT just being examined with a stethescope is not a complete examine. Need to have a good H&P, and then testing as warranted.
Answered 10/25/2014
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