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When exposed to second hand smoke regardless of how minor i tend to get a tight throat and cough up pink unknown chunks. is this something i should be concerned about?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: You need to be seen by an ENT specialist, to examine your upper airways, you probably have some sort of inflammation / lesion that's causing such symptoms whenever irritated,best wishes

Answered 12/9/2017

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A member asked:

When exposed to second hand smoke regardless of how minor i tend to get a tight throat and cough up pink unknown chunks. is this something i should be concerned about?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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