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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?

Q: 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?

: 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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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

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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Answered 3/21/2021

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

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