I've been noticing black mucus when I clear my throat recently. It happened last week too, and now it's happening again today. It's a bit worrying to see this, and I'm not sure what's causing it. Could you help me understand why this might be happening?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

General Practitioner

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0+ Yrs

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That could be due to dust or blood clot,as it is not frequent,no need to worry,maintain healthy lifestyle,if its becoming worse,visit Physician for appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm noticing this unusual sound coming from my left lung when I breathe deeply, and it makes my left side vibrate. It goes away after I cough, but I'm still concerned. I've had three X-rays and those came back normal. I also did spirometry, and that was normal too. I'm a smoker, and my recent hemoglobin level was 17.90, RBS was 5.81, and PCV was 51.80. Is this something I should be worried about? Am I okay?

Raised hemoglobin in the reports. Physician opinion is advised to the patient.

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