Question 1

is it normal to cough up foam when recovering from pneumonia ?

Accepted Answer

It's okay. : Sure. Don't sweat it if your feeling better otherwise.

Question 2

persistent cough with low grade fever, coughing up foam ?

Accepted Answer

Cough: You cough is due to a post nasal drip from a possible sinus infection. Use a vaporizer at night and sleep on several pillows. If the symptoms have been present for longer than ten days consult an ENT specialist for possible antibiotic therapy.

Question 3

what does it mean when someone coughs up foam?

Accepted Answer

CHF?.....: Congestive heart failure can result in coughing up "frothy" secretions which could resemble "foam". Other symptoms include shortness of breath, either with activity or at rest, edema of the extremities, etc. See your doctor so this can be diagnosed and treated.

Question 4

should i go to the er i am coughing up foam and having problems breathing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I feel these symptoms of trouble breathing and coughing up of foamy material should be evaluated by a physician as you are in distress. Even if nothing serious is found you won't be reassured until a physician assesses these symptoms.

Question 5

currently have bronchitis. occasionally will cough up pink foam first thing in the morning & nothing the rest of the day. should i be concerned or since it's infrequent not worry about it?

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Yes: Any semblance of pink red or brown should at least be evaluated by a physician. It may be nothing or something such as post nasal but the pink implies potential for blood and at the very least you do need seen.

Question 6

thank you. my 18 month old has a harsh wet cough for 4-5 days. this evening it made her vomit+++, now coughing up white foam, no temp. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Allergies or a virus: This could just viral upper respiratory infection. If she looks happy do not worry but she looks sick or difficult time in breathing she needs to be seen..you may want to use a cool mist vaporizer..If she looks ill and continues to cough take her in

Question 7

is it normal for someone with bronchial pneumonia to cough up a foam-like spit?

Accepted Answer

It is common!: It is common for patients with bronchopneumonia to spit up mucus; it is actually healthy to do that. When you have some bacterial infection of the lungs and airway as it happens with pneumonia, the immune system fights them by creating mucus which can washout the bacteria. It is helpful to cough these secretions up.

Question 8

i have had a persistent cough for months now but am also full of the cold, perforated both ears. last night i was coughing up white foam, what is this?

Accepted Answer

It could be fluid: from congestive heart failure. Are you short of breath frequently? Are your legs swollen at the ankle? Any problems with your heart? You need to see a Dr right away and find out why you have a chronic cough.

Question 9

every morning i cough up white frothy foam.  i am asthmatic, dors this have anything to do with my asthma?  i have not used my albuteral for awhile.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If this has been going on for a while, see your doctor for an evaluation.  It could be asthma related, but also may be due to allergies, infection leading to bronchitis or other lung issues.

Question 10

i had chemical bronchitis from a household accident almost 2 months ago. i am still coughing up white and foaming liquids. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Still irritated: Bronchial mucosa is still irritated and hyper secreting mucus. Is the agent still around? Or have you developed a secondary infection, or allergy? Needs eval and care.

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Is it normal to cough up foam when recovering from pneumonia ?

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Persistent cough with low grade fever, coughing up foam ?

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What does it mean when someone coughs up foam?

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Should i go to the er i am coughing up foam and having problems breathing?

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Currently have bronchitis. occasionally will cough up pink foam first thing in the morning & nothing the rest of the day. should i be concerned or since it's infrequent not worry about it?

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Thank you. my 18 month old has a harsh wet cough for 4-5 days. this evening it made her vomit+++, now coughing up white foam, no temp. should i be concerned?

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Is it normal for someone with bronchial pneumonia to cough up a foam-like spit?

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I have had a persistent cough for months now but am also full of the cold, perforated both ears. last night i was coughing up white foam, what is this?

A member asked:

Every morning i cough up white frothy foam. i am asthmatic, dors this have anything to do with my asthma? i have not used my albuteral for awhile.

A member asked:

I had chemical bronchitis from a household accident almost 2 months ago. i am still coughing up white and foaming liquids. is this normal?

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