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  • 23/01/2025

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I've quit smoking recently and I've noticed something a bit concerning. My mucus has these black strings and some faded red color in it. I'm just wondering, is this normal after stopping smoking? Should I be worried?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

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