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I was diagnosed with multiple pulmonary nodules and i have been coughing up dark brown sputum and hard pellets. should i go to the er?
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It would be entirely: appropriate to be evaluated and confirm that you are oxygenating sufficiently as well as not in immediate danger of excessive pulmonary bleeding. Go to the ER.
Answered 3/17/2017
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