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When i wake up in the mornings i cough up a clear but kind of brown mucus with flaky brown stuff in it what could it be?

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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Many things: It sounds like a common smokers cough but there are many other possibilities. You should get a checkup.

Answered 1/1/2019

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A member asked:

When i wake up in the mornings i cough up a clear but kind of brown mucus with flaky brown stuff in it what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

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