Question 1

severe chest pain a couple months ago, sick for 3 days last week and now very fatigued with no appetite and coughing up dark green thick mucus?

Accepted Answer

Coughing up dark: green thick mucous is BAD. You need to go see a health care professional as soon as possible before more serious issues develop. Do not delay. Go today.

Question 2

persistent thick dark green mucus from nose. one blocked nostril, sinus pain. 3 rounds of antibiotics. just viral and wait it out? been 2mths

Accepted Answer

Doesn't sound viral: Presuming you were on appropriate antibiotics, it sounds like you have chronic sinusitis.  You might consider seeing an ear/nose/throat specialist (otorhinolaryngologist) to help determine if an anatomical issue such as a nasal polyp or a foreign body is responsible for the persistent infection.  Good luck!

Question 3

i have been sick with a cold my mucus went from watery to thick and dark green now today i spit a clear mucus.. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Mucous: Colored mucous can be a sign of infection - bacterial or viral.  If running fever, are not improving or having difficulty breathing - follow with your physician to see if you need an antibiotic.

Question 4

i saw doc on wednesday coughing up yellow mucus and very runny nose fatigue was put on levofloaxcin now mucus is thick and dark green?

Accepted Answer

Feeling better?: The change in mucous is not significant unless you are not feeling better.  If you are getting more cough, short of breath or fever then I would be concerned.  The mucous changes due to white blood cells coming to chew up the bacteria and that is a good sign.

Question 5

spitting out thick bloody dark green mucus. very sore throat and bad headaches. tired most of the day. what is this likely to be?  should i see a doc?

Accepted Answer

Yes you should see: a doctor.  It could be tonsilitis, strep throat, bronchitis, or even pneumonia.

Question 6

i spit out thick clear to dark green mucous everyday from area in between &below collar bones. at times right nasal area. not sick/no cough/dont smoke?

Accepted Answer

Green mucus: The mucus may be coming from a chronic sinus jnfection, especially if you spit up mucus on arising in mkrning.

Question 7

my mucus is really dark green, what's this mean?

Accepted Answer

Mucus color: Typically the color of your mucus represents what is happening with the bacteria that is trapped there. When you first get ill its a yellow color often, and then changes to green as your body starts to fight infection. Viral infections tend to be more of a clear color. Other possible reasons- but this is the most common.

Question 8

what could produce thick green mucus each morning?

Accepted Answer

From above: Sinusitis; from below, bronchitis or pneumonia. When it becomes invasive, it can cause fever, chills and more serious illness.

Question 9

scratchy  throat  an thick green mucus ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You have a bacterial infection, possibly sinusitis, bronchitis or pneumonia. Please sek medical attention without further delay.

Question 10

is it normal to have thick green mucus to come out of you girl part.

Accepted Answer

Vaginal discharge: Your discharge is not normal and you should see your doctor about getting vaginal cultures to rule out an infection.

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Severe chest pain a couple months ago, sick for 3 days last week and now very fatigued with no appetite and coughing up dark green thick mucus?

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Persistent thick dark green mucus from nose. one blocked nostril, sinus pain. 3 rounds of antibiotics. just viral and wait it out? been 2mths

A member asked:

I have been sick with a cold my mucus went from watery to thick and dark green now today i spit a clear mucus.. what does that mean?

A member asked:

I saw doc on wednesday coughing up yellow mucus and very runny nose fatigue was put on levofloaxcin now mucus is thick and dark green?

A member asked:

Spitting out thick bloody dark green mucus. very sore throat and bad headaches. tired most of the day. what is this likely to be? should i see a doc?

A member asked:

I spit out thick clear to dark green mucous everyday from area in between &below collar bones. at times right nasal area. not sick/no cough/dont smoke?

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My mucus is really dark green, what's this mean?

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What could produce thick green mucus each morning?

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Scratchy throat an thick green mucus ?

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Is it normal to have thick green mucus to come out of you girl part.

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