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I got over my cold and i havent been sick in weeks . but im still coughing up green phlegm that has black spots in it. i do smoke. ?
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1. STOP SMOKING!: 2. Green phlegm usually indicates a PNEUMOCOCCAL infection from sinuses or bronchial tubes (bronchitis) 3. STOP SMOKING! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 4/11/2015
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