I have fever for 3 days and now it's gone but the cough is still there. When I cough the phlegm is black in color sometimes (i smoke. I don't feel any chest pain or any pain. I google and it is showed if phlegm is black then it is cancer. I'm so afraid i'm just 23. I quite smoking. I really need help please.
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Dear sir black phlegm can occur due to smoking, and pollution. It is good that you have quit smoking. Please wait till you recover from this episode and if you still have cough after 15 days, get a check up from a pulmonologist.
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Generally it’s because of pollution. 1. Do saline gargles daily. 2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also. 3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected. 4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat. Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results and gives relief in long term consult online with details.
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