Hi I am currently deployed overseas as a civilian contractor. The pollution in the air is extreme. I got what would consider extremely ill my lungs burned my nose was runing constantly tong was numb i was hacking green and black phelgm. I was not wearing a mask. I have been here on and off for several years. When I go home I want to see and dr and see if I have caused any permanent damage to my lungs but am not sure what type of Dr. I should see or what to explain
Hello Whatever you will inhale (if polluted) that if not fresh air will intermingle with mucus (a long procedure due to phagocyte activities) and will come out in the form of phlegm. If polluted material is some allergen they will cause bronchoconstriction (if bacteria then infection and phlegm i.e. black or green or yellow depending on the type of allergen or bacteria). In your case you should consult a "PULMONOLOGIST" or chest specialist. Good luck.