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What could it mean if i clear my throat and spit blackish mucus up?
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Get Checked: Blackish mucous is most likely blood but there are other potentials causes. A health care professional will be able to examine you and the mucous and determine what treatment and testing you may need. Get checked out, this is not something to put off or take lightly.
Answered 8/16/2015
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