South Africa
A 26-year-old male asked:
It's now a year since i quit smoking cigarettes. after i quit i used to cough up brown phlegm but now it's a light greyish colour and a lot less. i still smoke a bit of weed and exercise almost daily. should i still be worried?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
A sputum analysis may be helpful, after discussing with your PCP. Watch for weight loss and cough. Continue to avoid smoke exposure.
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Reviewed Mar 21, 2021
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South Africa
A 26-year-old male asked:
Its been a year since I quit smoking cigarettes. After I quit I used to cough up black/brown phlegm but now it's a light brown greyish colour exactly a year later. I still smoke a little bit of weed. Is it normal to still be coughing up brown phlegm?
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
You are still smoking, exchanging tobacco for marijuana, and likely your lungs don't know the difference. Would suggest stopping any inhaler process including vaping, engage in aerobic exercise, hydrate substantially, and give it time. Likely will stabilize over a few months. Time to plan avoidance of chronic pulmonary issues.
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Answered Mar 15, 2021
Last updated Mar 21, 2021
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