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Why is phlegm dark brown when you have tb?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There may be: Deoxygenated blood mixed in with phlegm. Are you getting active care right now for your tb? That is mandatory. Take care.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/4/2014

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