What Causes Tightness In Chest With Cough And Black Phlegm?

Posted on Sun, 29 Nov 2015

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Question : im a smoker ive recently stoped smokeing weed but I still smoke cigs ive been haveing a feeling of tightness in my chest and have been coughing up black phlegm

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
further tests required

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
These symptoms are unusual for someone if your age and I think you ned to reduce smoking and do chest xrays and lab findings to rule out possible pneumonia or bronchitis. It can be treated by inhalators and antibiotics if required but it is necessary to quit smoking. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (28 minutes later)

how unusual are my symptoms for my age doc ive also been feeling blosted snd crampy in my upper stomach and when I went to take a poo it seemed like there was also black stringy stuff that also came out dince then ive felt crampy

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Well I dont think there is some relation between black stringy stuff in lungs and stool,but this should be evaluated. It may be caused by certain diet or infections but also sign of stomach ulcer or gastritis so you need to do tests I ve recommended and gastroscopy. Wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T