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Sometimes in the morning i spit out black phlegm. what is it? is this normal?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Do you smoke?: This can happens to smokers, or someone who stopped smoking couple weeks ago. If tub workmen really polluted area. Black can also mean blood, did you have any other health problems?

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 2/28/2018

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