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What causes brown specled sputum? quit smoking 3 months ago. could it be tb?
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See your doctor : Your symptoms could be due to bronchitis which can be chronic. See your doctor for a physical exam and possibly a chest X-Ray. Talk to your doctor about your concerns about TB and he or she can discuss your risk factors and develop a plan for diagnosis and treatment. Best wishes!
Answered 5/3/2015
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