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

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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 worried about having sleep apnea and I'm not sure what kind of doctor I should reach out to. Are there specific tests I need to take to confirm if I have it? Also, what are the treatment options available if I do have sleep apnea?

Visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I've been having this strange cold feeling in my lungs whenever I breathe in cool air, and it's been happening for a few weeks now. It's kind of worrying because my breathing also feels heavy. What could be causing this?

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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My mom's been diagnosed with early-stage TB, and she's having this issue with water and pus in her lung area. What steps should we take to help her out? Any advice would be really appreciated.

Ecg,x-ray chest pa view,sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient.

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