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Im spitting up a clear mucus with brown speckles or brown something in it what could it be?
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Infection?: It could be an infection, though if you smoke, or ever have smoked, you could be coughing up small tobacco particles. You could benefit from a sputum culture, so see your family doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Old blood: The brown specks may be blood. It could be coming from your nose, throat, stomach or lungs. Get it evaluated if it persists.
Answered 12/20/2012
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