I've been spitting up white mucus throughout the day, and I'm a bit concerned. I'm a smoker, and I used to smoke 5 cigarettes a day, but I've cut it down to 2 now. Lately, I've noticed this white mucus, especially in the morning, and one morning it even looked black. Could this be related to my smoking, or is it something else I should be worried about?

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Continue medication: Finish the prescribed course of Goutnil (Colchicine).

Pain management: Ask your doctor about additional pain relief options, such as NSAIDs or corticosteroids.

Dietary changes: Discuss dietary modifications with your doctor to help manage gout symptoms.

Follow-up: Schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor to monitor your condition and adjust treatment as needed. Specialist Options*

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