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A 40-year-old male asked:
Quit smoking 12/9/12, 23 pack years.occasionally still bring up brown speckled phlegm.most times it is clear. chest xray normal.mild emphysema.normal?
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Dr. Carlo Hatemanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 27 years experience
Not really: It is surprising that you have emphysema with your limited smoking history. You might have a genetic predisposition to have lung problems, or you might actually have asthma.
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