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I have had a dry non productive cough for about a week now but when i do cough up mucus its either clear or brown and has alot of brown flakes it it. ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Get examined: brown sputun is usually related to old blood in the lungs and flakes of brown most likely the same. I( suggest and examination and chest x-ray.

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/18/2018

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A member asked:

I have had a dry non productive cough for about a week now but when i do cough up mucus its either clear or brown and has alot of brown flakes it it. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

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