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I coughed up chunks of phlegm (kind of grayish in color), should i be concerned?
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Yes: You could have an infection in the upper or lower respiratory tract, or laryngopharyngeal reflux. You need a proper evaluation with fiberoptic laryngoscopy.
Answered 4/21/2014
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