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  • 50 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really having trouble with deep breathing and I've been coughing up brown mucus pretty often. How normal is this supposed to be? It's been over a month on medication but I'm not seeing much improvement. How long does something like this usually take to get better?

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Sputum for AFB ,microscopy ,x-ray chest pa view ,esr and complete blood count is advised to the patient.

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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