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  • 20/02/2025

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I've been dealing with this sputum issue for a while now. I used to be a smoker, but I quit about four months ago. Occasionally, I've had a cigarette maybe once a month since then. Lately, I've noticed this sputum in my throat every morning when I wake up. Could you help me understand what's going on and what I can do about it?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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