Question 1

i am coughing up black phlegm and a non smoker. what is going on?

Accepted Answer

See doctor....: You need to see your doctor so your discolored sputum can be diagnosed and treated. What kind of work do you do? There may be an occupational exposure causing this. Your doctor will likely send a sample to the lab for analysis and to rule out infection. You may need a bronchoscopy, where a lighted scope is passed into your airways. So, see your doctor asap so you can be diagnosed and treated.

Question 2

i am coughing up black phlegm. i am a non smoker. what can it be?

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U: Probably have an upper respiratory infection. If the color is white most probably is a viral infection, if it yellow or green u may need antibiotics so see a doctor. Same thing if it lasts long time, see your physician.

Question 3

i am experiencing chronic cough with bright yellow phlegm or mucus. the mucus has changed from dark brown/black to yellow. i'm an ex smoker of 1 year?

Accepted Answer

Chronic bronchitis?: Congratulations on stopping smoking. But don't expect overnight recovery of your lungs and bronchial tree:  it takes up to 5 years to recover from the effects of tobacco smoke. At only 1 year, you remain susceptible to bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. Less dark color of sputum usually is a good sign. But for sure check with your doctor and follow her advice. Good luck!

Question 4

i have cough since 7 months, clear phlegm, blood esr level 60, tried predo, corticosteroids didn't work, only temporarily, tryed gupisone also nothing working. now i'm puking everyday also along with so much cough. is it tb? non smoker. never smoke?

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: It will be most helpful to see the Doctor for a Comprehensive Medical Evaluation; including Detailed History and Physical, Laboratory Investigations, Skin Tests, X-Rays and all appropriate Imaging Studies... 7 months of cough needs to be appropriated evaluated for best Management.

Question 5

i have had a cough for 2+ months. in morning shower i cough up phlegm. cough and runny nose sometimes extends thru the day. i don't feel sick, and a non-smoker.

Accepted Answer

Chronic cough : A chronic cough with nasal symptoms and not feeling sick sounds like an allergic problem.  Allergies are a chronic disease that often is annoying but not severe. When severe, allergy patients can have a worse average quality of life than cancer patients. A chronic cough for two months could be a viral bronchitis resolving slowly, or asthma, or a subacute sinus infection. Time to see an allergist.

Question 6

im 34 weeks pregnant. ive had a persistent cough for a week now with phlegm. no other symptoms. there are times where the couch is uncontrollable. ive taken otc medicine, and doesnt seem to work. is this worrisome? also, a non-smoker?

Accepted Answer

: Try a teaspoonful of honey with some lemon juice. Many patients say it works wonders &amp; it is no risk to baby.

Question 7

hi,i am 22,non smoker without pets and i have had a bad phlemy cough with runny nose for more than 2 weeks .it starded with a cold and a light fever but even though cold is gone the coughs got worse. phlegm color is yellow or white.asthma or allergy?

Accepted Answer

: More of a protracted post viral cough with bronchospasm likely, symptoms (cough, congestion )still should slowly fade away. If they do not, see you doc for an exam and proper diagnosis.

Question 8

33/m, non-smoker. clear cxr. lung sounds clear. no coughing, but have postnasal drip. cleared throat (no cough)spit yellow/brown phlegm. lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sputum : This is possibly rhinitis ( inflammation of the inside of the nose) or sinus infection. This is not consistent with lung cancer. Speak to your doctor for an answer most specific to your health

Question 9

how can i stop a bad cough- non-smoker - non productive cough - lasted 6 days

Accepted Answer

Wait a bit: Sometimes these coughs can take time to go away. Mucinex (guaifenesin) can help sometimes, too. But, be patient. Hopefully it will go away. Good luck and feel better!

Question 10

antibiotic treatment for acute bronchitis, cough is back after a week.bad painful with lots of flem  sidepain wheezing no voice. non smoker  go back?

Accepted Answer

Possible relapse: You may be having a relapse. Contact your physician. He may want to take a chest x-ray to find out what's going on.

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I am coughing up black phlegm and a non smoker. what is going on?

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I am coughing up black phlegm. i am a non smoker. what can it be?

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I am experiencing chronic cough with bright yellow phlegm or mucus. the mucus has changed from dark brown/black to yellow. i'm an ex smoker of 1 year?

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I have cough since 7 months, clear phlegm, blood esr level 60, tried predo, corticosteroids didn't work, only temporarily, tryed gupisone also nothing working. now i'm puking everyday also along with so much cough. is it tb? non smoker. never smoke?

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I have had a cough for 2+ months. in morning shower i cough up phlegm. cough and runny nose sometimes extends thru the day. i don't feel sick, and a non-smoker.

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Im 34 weeks pregnant. ive had a persistent cough for a week now with phlegm. no other symptoms. there are times where the couch is uncontrollable. ive taken otc medicine, and doesnt seem to work. is this worrisome? also, a non-smoker?

A member asked:

Hi,i am 22,non smoker without pets and i have had a bad phlemy cough with runny nose for more than 2 weeks .it starded with a cold and a light fever but even though cold is gone the coughs got worse. phlegm color is yellow or white.asthma or allergy?

A member asked:

33/m, non-smoker. clear cxr. lung sounds clear. no coughing, but have postnasal drip. cleared throat (no cough)spit yellow/brown phlegm. lung cancer?

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How can i stop a bad cough- non-smoker - non productive cough - lasted 6 days

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Antibiotic treatment for acute bronchitis, cough is back after a week.bad painful with lots of flem sidepain wheezing no voice. non smoker go back?

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