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I had a bad cold 2 months ago that settled in my lungs. i am still coughing daily and my sputum is charcoal spec gray . heavy mj smoker.. ?
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Chronic Infection: Please see your physician, a work up including sputum culture, TB test may be useful. A course of antibiotics and chest radiograph are also possibly indicated.
Answered 1/21/2019
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