Question 1

I'm a bit concerned and would like some advice. I had COVID back in May and recovered at home with a mild case of lung pneumonia. I was on blood thinners at the time but stopped after my D-Dimer results returned to normal. Since recovering, I haven't had a cough or cold, but I sometimes notice black streaks in my phlegm, usually just once in the morning. I already spoke with a pulmonologist who told me to get a CBC and chest X-ray; everything came back normal. He said a CT isn't needed unless I start coughing, which I haven't. Is it common to have these black streaks in phlegm after COVID? At what point should I be concerned, and do you think I need any further tests? Here's a picture for reference. What do you think?

Accepted Answer

The presence of black streaks in phlegm, especially in the morning, can be a common post-COVID-19 symptom, possibly due to lingering inflammation, mucus, or fungal growth, and since your CBC, chest X-ray, and previous D-Dimer tests are normal, your pulmonologist's advice to monitor and not pursue further testing unless symptoms worsen or new ones develop is reasonable; however, if you experience increased frequency, thickness, or color change of the phlegm, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or fever, seek immediate medical attention to rule out potential complications like pulmonary embolism, bronchiectasis, or opportunistic infections.

Question 2

I'm having a bit of a tough time with my breathing lately and it's causing me to feel really concerned. I've been experiencing a tight feeling, almost like I'm suffocating, and it's hard to breathe normally. To make matters worse, I've been getting bad headaches around five times a week, and at night, I get these chest pains that make my breathing even more difficult. I just don't know what's going on, and it's really starting to worry me. Could you help me figure out what might be causing these issues and what I should do about it?

Accepted Answer

yes,visit your foe appropriate management

Question 3

I've been having this lingering neck pain and a cough that just doesn't seem to go away. It's starting to make me feel really uneasy. On top of that, I've been experiencing ear pain and feeling more tired lately. I had TB in the past, and I'm worried this might be related. Could these symptoms be connected to my previous infection, or is it something else entirely?

Accepted Answer

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I've been having some trouble breathing for a couple of days. It's like I'm struggling to catch my breath, but it's more than just shadow breathing. I haven't noticed any other symptoms, but it's starting to worry me. Do you have any idea what might be causing this or what I should do about it?

anxiety or stress ca cause rapid breathing

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