Question 1

difficulty breathing, green mucus in throat, and thr occasional cough. happening for 2 months now. what could be happening. life theeatning?

Accepted Answer

Green mucus: The green mucus is due to a post nasal drip coming from infected sinuses. See an ear nose and throat doctor for treatment.

Question 2

i have a constant patch of yellow/green mucus in throat with inflammed veins near it, lasting 2+ years with dysphagia and horrible taste, thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Did you check zinc ?: Zinc deficiency is usually associated with bad taste or lack of taste of food. You might want to check zinc level.

Question 3

green mucus in throat, nose for over a week, with cough. slight tingle in lungs. how to know if infection is bacterial or viral?

Accepted Answer

Viral: Bacterial infections of the sinus usually take several weeks to develop, of the lungs - there is usually a fairly high fever and rapid breathing.
Green color doesn't mean much

Question 4

for 2 days ive had a terrible sore throat lots of green mucus coming out of my sinuses. also deep deep coughs that bring up speckled tan or livht brownflem which is very very hard to cough up. headaches im worried?

Accepted Answer

: Sounds like you have a viral upper respiratory infection.  Usually no reason to worry but if you are very concerned you can present to an Urgent Care center.  They will probably prescribe an antibiotic. Will do no good but at least it will make you less worried

Question 5

i have green mucus at the back of my throat. what is it? and how should i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial Infection: Green phlegm at back of throat may be from post nasal drip from the sinuses and usually suggests Bacterial Infection.I suggest you consult your doctor as you may need antibiotics

Question 6

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 7

green/ brown mucus in throat for over 2 years. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Possible nasopharyng: You either have chronic sinus infection or chronic infection above and behind the palate.  Unlikely to be from dirt or dust being swept from nose into throat.  Need to have ENT look into nose and behind palate to determine source of drainage and obtain secretions for culture.  Chronic nasopharyngitis is very hard to eradicate.  Ct only useful if there is chronic sinusitis.  Could try saline rinse.

Question 8

i have this think bright green mucus when i clear my throat what is this ?

Accepted Answer

Bright green?: lime green or viridian?  prob getting over infection, if associated with cough, sore throat, fever, go to doc for check.

Question 9

hi ive had green mucus in my throat for 6 weeks. no other symptoms. how can i make it go away and what's causing it anyway? i'm 20 hispanic male

Accepted Answer

Green throat mucus: Amazing you have no symptoms for what sounds like a long ongoing infection.  Recommend you see your PCP.  May need antibiotics.

Question 10

been coughing a lot with feeling of something in throat and lots of white and green mucus. been going on for awhile. what could this be? i am a smoker

Accepted Answer

Chronic Cough: You need to have an evaluation by your primary care provider to have a chest xray and further evaluation done especially since you are a smoker, I hope this helps.

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Difficulty breathing, green mucus in throat, and thr occasional cough. happening for 2 months now. what could be happening. life theeatning?

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I have a constant patch of yellow/green mucus in throat with inflammed veins near it, lasting 2+ years with dysphagia and horrible taste, thoughts?

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Green mucus in throat, nose for over a week, with cough. slight tingle in lungs. how to know if infection is bacterial or viral?

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For 2 days ive had a terrible sore throat lots of green mucus coming out of my sinuses. also deep deep coughs that bring up speckled tan or livht brownflem which is very very hard to cough up. headaches im worried?

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I have green mucus at the back of my throat. what is it? and how should i treat it?

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Scratchy throat an thick green mucus ?

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Green/ brown mucus in throat for over 2 years. what can i do?

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I have this think bright green mucus when i clear my throat what is this ?

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Hi ive had green mucus in my throat for 6 weeks. no other symptoms. how can i make it go away and what's causing it anyway? i'm 20 hispanic male

A member asked:

Been coughing a lot with feeling of something in throat and lots of white and green mucus. been going on for awhile. what could this be? i am a smoker

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