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Hello, im diagnosed w a carrier of tuberculosis, they told me thats not serious! But as of awhile now, im coughing up a black w a small amount og green lump, its happening all the time!! Just so you know, i have rhuematoid arthritis n also take the injections Cimbia, ive bn taking the biologics now for a yr! Is this im having serious?
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Hello,
This could be serious. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible and get a chest xray to see if the TB has become active. Coughing up black could be coughing up blood which may mean the TB has become active
Regards
This could be serious. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible and get a chest xray to see if the TB has become active. Coughing up black could be coughing up blood which may mean the TB has become active
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