Question 1

what does hard brown chunks in phlegm throughout day mean?

Accepted Answer

Smoker: It likely means you are a smoker and this is a side effect of smoking.
Stop smoking and problem will disappear.

Question 2

been ill for a few weeks headaches dark hard green phlegm and coughing?

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Need to see Doc.: Your symptoms suggests either chronic sinus infection and/or chronic purulent tracheobronchitis. It seems like a bad infection, need to see a physician for work, possible antibiotic therapy, cough medications etc.

Question 3

i am coughing up firm tiny balls of phlegm. is this anything to be concerned about?

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Yes: Causes of cough are many. Could be infectious, chronic or due to air pollution, allergies.
Need to have to get a check-up, labs and full work up.
A cough is not seen if you are healthy.

Question 4

no hard cough but there is blood in the phlegm, is this serious?

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Hemoptysis: Hemoptysis (http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/coughing-up-blood/my01064) is common ; usually benign if small volumes in a non-smoker. But it's always a good idea to go see your family doc for an evaluation as there are too many causes to review ; consider w/more information ; examination.

Question 5

i coughs up grey phlegm usually late in the evening and nights or early morning, this has been goin on over a month, some of it is hard and tuff ?

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See doctor: You need to see a doctor. Possibilities include chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, bronchiecstasis, etc.

Question 6

would stringy clear phlegm that's hard to push out most likely be the result of post nasal drip ?

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Not likely: You phlegm may be due to respiratory overproduction of mucus. This may be due to many reasons that need an in-person evaluation. Please consult your doctor and see this site for more information.http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/the-truth-about-mucus.

Question 7

what is this brown phlegm with solid stuff mean? i don't smoke but people around me do. it hard to spit out and taste is grose.

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Second hand smoke: Your exposure may be causing you to have chronic bronchitis and your lungs are clearing out the particulates you're inhaling. You could also have asthma and the phlegm is related to that. Ask the smokers to smoke outside and never in the car.

Question 8

whenever i laugh hard i develop little phlegm and congestion . but it goes after 1 hr. is it normal ? what is the remedy for this?

Accepted Answer

No worries: Totally normal. I experience the same. Keep on laughing!!!

Question 9

hi i have had pain since thursday in my chest and ribs and diaphragm i have a cough finding it hard to bring phlegm up worse lying down what is this?

Accepted Answer

?pneumonia: Could be a lung infection like pneumonia. I would see your physician immediately to have this diagnosed and treated properly. Good luck

Question 10

i have been having a foul smelling and bitter phlegm  for the past one week. it is hard to even smell my own breath. smells like a dead animal. help!!

Accepted Answer

Infection: Foul smelling and bad tasting phlegm is likely a sign of an infection of the sinuses or lungs.  Time for a visit to your primary care physician!

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What does hard brown chunks in phlegm throughout day mean?

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Been ill for a few weeks headaches dark hard green phlegm and coughing?

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I am coughing up firm tiny balls of phlegm. is this anything to be concerned about?

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No hard cough but there is blood in the phlegm, is this serious?

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I coughs up grey phlegm usually late in the evening and nights or early morning, this has been goin on over a month, some of it is hard and tuff ?

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Would stringy clear phlegm that's hard to push out most likely be the result of post nasal drip ?

A member asked:

What is this brown phlegm with solid stuff mean? i don't smoke but people around me do. it hard to spit out and taste is grose.

A member asked:

Whenever i laugh hard i develop little phlegm and congestion . but it goes after 1 hr. is it normal ? what is the remedy for this?

A member asked:

Hi i have had pain since thursday in my chest and ribs and diaphragm i have a cough finding it hard to bring phlegm up worse lying down what is this?

A member asked:

I have been having a foul smelling and bitter phlegm for the past one week. it is hard to even smell my own breath. smells like a dead animal. help!!

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