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I've been coughing up clear, thick mucus with brownish blackish specks for months now. why is this happening? what is it?
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Cough: "brownish blackish specks" may be due to tobacco use or environmental exposure. Since we don't know anything about your medical history, social history or environmental exposures, I recommend you consult your doctor for evaluation.
Answered 10/28/2014
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