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Rust color phlegm
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I left smoking 2 years back. ( 4-5 years I smoked )
After leaving smoking I started to get rust color phlegm only in the morning. It's been continued for 2 years now. Is it normal for smoker who has quit. I don't have any chronic cough or cold or fever.
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Yes copd can cause sputum but rust colour is not good. Get ur scan done
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consult Pulmonologist
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Hi noted above history as you mentioned rust coloured phlegm is most common symptom in smokers and exsmokers .you need to be evaluated for chronic bronchitis.
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go for online consultation with pulmonologist
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
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22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello noted above history and related concerns
As a past smoking that’s very apt decision
But few symptoms in a winter bronchitis may lead to smoking related bronchiectasis and breathing problems
Needs evaluation and symptoms analysis
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Steam inhalation
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