Question 1

very thick dark green phlegm, very sore throat.... is it a cold?

Accepted Answer

Maybe. Maybe not.: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Some throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) can temporarily lessen pain.

Question 2

sore throat dark yellow phlegm ?

Accepted Answer

Fever? : By themselves those two symptoms are hard to parse out.  Do you have these all the time?  Do you have a fever? Do you have a cough? Do you have muscle aches? Anyone else around you been sick?  Phlegm plus sore throat makes strep unlikely unless you always have phlegm.... Hot tea, rest, and if you have fevers see your doc.

Question 3

i have had a sore throat for a week now and a cough which green and yellow phlegm come up also my cough taste funny ?

Accepted Answer

Be assessed: Determine the cause and if you need treatment. All the best.

Question 4

i have a sore throat for a few days now. don't know what it could be? last wednesday i felt a scratchy sensation in my throat. didn't think too much of it. woke up thursday morning coughing up dark brown phlegm with a sore throat. it's been five days now

Accepted Answer

Many : Many sore throats will last 7-10 days.  Viral infections will resolve on their own.  Bacterial infections may need an antibiotic00strep throat needs an antibiotic or there may be risk of complications down the road (kidney, heart).  Given your smoking history, i would not wait much longer than that before getting a full  evaluation.  You are at an increased risk of oral/throat/larynx cancer.

Question 5

acid reflux? i've had it before. waking up with a very sore throat early each morning and coughing up greeny brown phlegm comes up in hard lumps

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: start by taking  famotidine 20 mg   OTC meds---twice a a day    avoid alcohol/and food 2-3 hours before going to bed.. Add omeprazole 20 mg OTC  meds if symptoms persists-----if that does not help follow up with your pvt doctor

Question 6

hi, i've travelled for 22 hours on monday, started a cough on tuesday, sore throat and nausea by wednesday and coughing up green phlegm since thursday?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Appears to be symptoms of influenza. Get rest, drinks lots of clear fluids

Question 7

what self-medicating would you recommend for a post nasal drip? symptoms include sore throat, dark yellow phlegm, cough.

Accepted Answer

Nasal saline: Use nasal saline rinses to reduce post nasal drip and related cough. Drink fluids, monitor for fever and rest. If you are not improving within 48 hours or less, please see your physician.

Question 8

i have a severe headache, earaches, sore throat, stiff neck, and semi productive cough with green phlegm and white froth. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

You need to be seen.: The symptoms you describe make me want you to be seen in person.    Better safe than sorry.   You might have a virus, but it could be more serious.  Please go to your primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic right away.

Question 9

do oral stds from kissing cause small amounts of green mucus and blood in phlegm accompanied with a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: Throat symptoms can be from strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or other virus (antibiotics usually not used), allergies or irritants, sinusitis, stomach reflux when asleep, etc... One usually sees the doctor if the throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. One should always tell her doctor about kissing or oral sex activities, as that may alter treatment.

Question 10

sore throat no white spots, had low fever last friday. all week barking sound in coughing; produces green-yellow phlegm. worse upon waking. ?

Accepted Answer

Cough: You can try symptom relief with zinc lozenges and mucinex (guaifenesin). If your cough, sore throat and fever are getting worse, or if you are short of breath, then you need to get in and get seen. Take care.

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Very thick dark green phlegm, very sore throat.... is it a cold?

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Sore throat dark yellow phlegm ?

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I have had a sore throat for a week now and a cough which green and yellow phlegm come up also my cough taste funny ?

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I have a sore throat for a few days now. don't know what it could be? last wednesday i felt a scratchy sensation in my throat. didn't think too much of it. woke up thursday morning coughing up dark brown phlegm with a sore throat. it's been five days now

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Acid reflux? i've had it before. waking up with a very sore throat early each morning and coughing up greeny brown phlegm comes up in hard lumps

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Hi, i've travelled for 22 hours on monday, started a cough on tuesday, sore throat and nausea by wednesday and coughing up green phlegm since thursday?

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What self-medicating would you recommend for a post nasal drip? symptoms include sore throat, dark yellow phlegm, cough.

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I have a severe headache, earaches, sore throat, stiff neck, and semi productive cough with green phlegm and white froth. what should i do?

A member asked:

Do oral stds from kissing cause small amounts of green mucus and blood in phlegm accompanied with a sore throat?

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Sore throat no white spots, had low fever last friday. all week barking sound in coughing; produces green-yellow phlegm. worse upon waking. ?

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