Question 1

i just coughed up a giant chunk of green mucus, almost plasticky in nature. this was directly after waking up, combined with a clear runny nose.

Accepted Answer

Please Clarify: Unfortunately you failed to ask a question.  But, it sounds like you are sick and need the attention of your physician.

Question 2

i've been spitting up chunks of green mucus and it sometimes has red and black in it as well what is going on with me?

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See doctor: You have an infection and blood  with the red. The black can be old blood or tar if you are a smoker.

Question 3

i need help i have a cough im coughing up green mucus ?

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Green mucus: If you have had a head cold a week or so ago and are now coughing up significant amounts of discolored sputum, a bacterial bronchial infection is likely and a course of an appropriate antibiotic would be advisable. Contact your physician for instructions.In the meantime drink adequate fluids and take an expectorant cough syrup to continue to raise secretions.

Question 4

i am coughing up green mucus. is that a sign of an infection? i had a dry cough about a week ago after shoveling snow.

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May be an infection: If you are running fevers, then you may have an infection.  A week ago you may have contracted a virus and it may have turned into an infection.  You should see a physician to determine if you need to be on antibiotics after an exam.

Question 5

my family has dry cough &sinus stuffed up but i'm wheezing and coughing up green mucus & feel weak & tired  what could be wrong can't afford to go dr?

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Wheezing/Cough: Feeling weak and tired with coughing up green mucus is concerning for infection, somewhere.  Wheezing would suggest the lungs.  Could be asthma exacerbation, bronchitis.  Could also be a sinus infection since the nose/sinuses are "stuffed up."  most often for infections of the sinuses or the lungs or airway, you might need antibiotics.  Try a nurse practitioner, they can diagnose &treat for less $.

Question 6

will bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) help with my cough and sore throat, i am coughing up green mucus?

Accepted Answer

Maybe maybe not: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an antibiotic used to treat usually urine infections or skin infections.  While it may be used to treat a cough/sore throat, it is probably not the best option.  Best to see your doctor to see if there is something else he or she would suggest instead.  Feel better!

Question 7

i am coughing up green mucus i have a cough my chest hurts when i cough  i also have a small blister on the roof of my mouth my throat don't hurt.

Accepted Answer

Cough: Most likely viral syndrome, fluids, rest; see dr. If notice improved in a couple of days.

Question 8

cough, gurggling/labored breathing,coughing up green mucus,started 5/11 with runny nose,sore throat,fever 2 days later,on levoquin+albuterol 5days?

Accepted Answer

URI: Sounds like an upper respiratory infection or acute bronchitis serious enough for antibiotics.  Levaquin (levofloxacin) is good choice both for bacterial URI and/or sinusitis.  Also get OTC expectorant/mucolytic for the productive cough.  I recommend Robitussin PE or any combo of guafenesin and decongestant.

Question 9

what could a mostly dry cough that produces green mucus each morning be?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities...: If this has been going on for 3 weeks or longer, it is likely chronic bronchitis, a form of copd.  If it has been going on for less than that, it is likely acute bronchitis. Your doctor needs to evaluate you so treatment can be initiated. If you smoke, you need to quit immediately and your doctor can also help with this goal.

Question 10

what could a mostly dry cough that produces thick green mucus each morning be for a smoker?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis or other: Upper respiratory tract inflammation.  Cigarette smoke paralyzes the tiny hairs on the lining of your airways, so that they cannot sweep out the secretions normally.  It also has negative effects on other protective upper airway mechanisms, so it is not surprising to have a smoker's cough, and chronic low grade bronchitis.  Why don't you or whoever you are talking about stop smoking?

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I just coughed up a giant chunk of green mucus, almost plasticky in nature. this was directly after waking up, combined with a clear runny nose.

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I've been spitting up chunks of green mucus and it sometimes has red and black in it as well what is going on with me?

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I need help i have a cough im coughing up green mucus ?

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I am coughing up green mucus. is that a sign of an infection? i had a dry cough about a week ago after shoveling snow.

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My family has dry cough &sinus stuffed up but i'm wheezing and coughing up green mucus & feel weak & tired what could be wrong can't afford to go dr?

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Will bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) help with my cough and sore throat, i am coughing up green mucus?

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I am coughing up green mucus i have a cough my chest hurts when i cough i also have a small blister on the roof of my mouth my throat don't hurt.

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Cough, gurggling/labored breathing,coughing up green mucus,started 5/11 with runny nose,sore throat,fever 2 days later,on levoquin+albuterol 5days?

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What could a mostly dry cough that produces green mucus each morning be?

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What could a mostly dry cough that produces thick green mucus each morning be for a smoker?

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