Question 1

i was exposed to mold for about a year, got away from mold got worse chronic cough now stringy yellowish stuff. what could this be?

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Need more info: Anybody with a chronic cough should be seen by a doctor and fully evaluated.  There may be some form of infection, non-infectious inflammation, tumor, or other.  Please find a good primary care physician and get a detailed history and exam.

Question 2

will i cough stuff up if i have strep?

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Possibly: Sxs of strep throat can include: pain of throat; large, red tonsils w white exudates; small red dots on roof of mouth; swollen lymph nodes on neck; fever, headache, rash, difficulty swallowing, fatigue or rash. Complications :infection of middle ear, sinuses, tonsils, skin, blood as well as scarlet fever, inflammation of kidney (glomerulonephritis) ; eventually rheumatic fever.

Question 3

what will make u cough up clear jelly like stuff?

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Bronchitis: Probably viral. Drink plenty of fluids, rest, take acetominophen or ibuprofen. You can get OTC cough medicine with expectorant. Time will heal. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 4

what does it mean when u cough up brown stuff for a long time?

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Lots of things : Chronic bronchitis? Bronchiectasis? The answer depends on your age, medical history, tobacco use, duration of symptoms, and so on. This is why doctors need to do a history, physical exam, and occasionally other tests to take care of many of your questions.

Question 5

my dad has has a cough for 3 weeks now and a stuff neck.  what should we be concerned about?

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Many ailments: Not knowing anything more, like his age, other medical conditions, and so on, it's very hard to say.  He may have a simple bronchitis, or something more serious.  You should have him see his family physician soon to follow up with a thorough evaluation.

Question 6

i have a cough that is continuous and i cough up yellow stuff?

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Cough yellow sputum: From your brief description you may have bronchitis and infection of the tubes in your  lungs. You should be treated and recommend you see your doctor and make that is just that nothing else more serious.

Question 7

i have a cough stuffed up head and chest no fever?

Accepted Answer

Cold: or flu.
Get checked for flu.

Question 8

what is it when you cough up brown stuff blood ?

Accepted Answer

Coughing : Coughing up brown stuff may be indicative of pneumonia.

Question 9

coughing up green stuff don't feel sick but deep cough?

Accepted Answer

Needs adequate follo: U r a 62 y/o female w/ several conditions probably requiring chronic medications.  u do not mention anything about shortness of breath, chest pain, fevers or any other related pulmonary symptoms.  I would want the answer to these questions but at least you would require an exam by your doctor as well as some labs and probably a chest xr.  also would want to know if others in your house smokes.

Question 10

how long after qitting smoking til i cough up black stuff?

Accepted Answer

Almost immediatly: You can cough uo blacck stuff as soon as you stop, but you can cough it up while you still smoking.

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I was exposed to mold for about a year, got away from mold got worse chronic cough now stringy yellowish stuff. what could this be?

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Will i cough stuff up if i have strep?

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What will make u cough up clear jelly like stuff?

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What does it mean when u cough up brown stuff for a long time?

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My dad has has a cough for 3 weeks now and a stuff neck. what should we be concerned about?

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I have a cough that is continuous and i cough up yellow stuff?

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I have a cough stuffed up head and chest no fever?

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What is it when you cough up brown stuff blood ?

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Coughing up green stuff don't feel sick but deep cough?

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