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I have been coughing up clear brownish mucus. i have also been smoking for a few years . is it from smoking or is this something else?
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Yes: Not evrey one who smoke can get lung cancer, but if u smoke for 8 years most likely can get chronic bronchitis.
Answered 10/3/2016
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