Question 1

is eating phlegm good or bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Phlegm: It won't harm you, it is your own mucus, if you swallow it, it will eventually be excreted.

Question 2

is bad breath contagious? a girl i made out with 2 weeks ago's breath was..not good. now i have phlegm that tastes the exact same as her breath.

Accepted Answer

Not contagious: Bad breath is not contagious. The phlegm that tastes like this girl's breath may just be a manifestation of that unpleasant memory.

Question 3

i had cold /flu symptoms for 2 weeks was good for 1 week with a lingering cough now i have sinus pressure a bad cough again with phlegm and seems weir?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: You may need another course of antibiotics. Do you have a fever? Is the phlegm thick and what is the color of the mucus?

Question 4

good day,
i have a persistent bad cough- i have no symptoms of flu or a cold. when i cough i have a lot of phlegm that comes out. the feeling in my chest hurts when i cough and my throat and chest itch. 
i have been feeling like this for two weeks?

Accepted Answer

Itchiness allergic: You may be experiencing an allergic reaction, and an over the counter antihistamine may help in controlling the reaction until you see you physician.

Question 5

good day, i've been coughing for more than a week and its starting to get really bad.

symptons:
flem on chest (yellow)
headache (as a result of coughing)
sinus

i've been using acc200 and a sinus tablet since sunday but no improvements.

thanks?

Accepted Answer

Time to get seen: as you may need prescription medications, see your doctor for evaluation, meanwhile, try to rest and stay well hydrated, best wishes

Question 6

good morning i have a question 
i had covi in may  and i still have a lot of phlegm what can i do?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19: Hydrate really well. Are you coughing the phlegm up or is coming from above? A decongestant may help.  For people who had moderate to severe COVID 19, they may have significant sequela for some time. However, if you feel ill with phlegm, you could have developed a secondary infection. Hard to know.

Question 7

my son is 1year 6 months. he has terrible phlegm on his chest for the last 3 weeks . especially at night it is very bad. what can i do to help him please?

Accepted Answer

Virtual appointment: A virtual appointment with Healthtap or an appointment with your pediatrician is recommended. If his illness began as a viral illness, the cough may be due to bronchospasm, and other causes such as a sinus infection and post nasal drip should be considered. Rinse nasal passages with saline and encourage fluids. Monitor his temperature and please follow up.A chest image may be indicated.

Question 8

is it bad that i've been coughing up phlegm for about 3 weeks now?

Accepted Answer

No: Most likely these symptoms will pass.  Allergies have been really bad this year due to the lack of rain.

Question 9

is it surely a good sign when green phlegm mucus turns clear n more watery?

Accepted Answer

Green phlegm: Yes it is a good sign and means if there was an infection it has cleared up.

Question 10

when i cough up phlegm (its only on occasion) its white/foamy. is that bad?

Accepted Answer

No: If you cogh up geen, brown, or bloody plegm seeks medical attn. Especially if you have a fever. STOP SMOKING IF APPLICABLE IT INCREASES MUCOUS PRODUCTION

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Is eating phlegm good or bad for you?

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Is bad breath contagious? a girl i made out with 2 weeks ago's breath was..not good. now i have phlegm that tastes the exact same as her breath.

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I had cold /flu symptoms for 2 weeks was good for 1 week with a lingering cough now i have sinus pressure a bad cough again with phlegm and seems weir?

A member asked:

Good day, i have a persistent bad cough- i have no symptoms of flu or a cold. when i cough i have a lot of phlegm that comes out. the feeling in my chest hurts when i cough and my throat and chest itch. i have been feeling like this for two weeks?

A member asked:

Good day, i've been coughing for more than a week and its starting to get really bad. symptons: flem on chest (yellow) headache (as a result of coughing) sinus i've been using acc200 and a sinus tablet since sunday but no improvements. thanks?

A member asked:

Good morning i have a question i had covi in may and i still have a lot of phlegm what can i do?

A member asked:

My son is 1year 6 months. he has terrible phlegm on his chest for the last 3 weeks . especially at night it is very bad. what can i do to help him please?

A member asked:

Is it bad that i've been coughing up phlegm for about 3 weeks now?

A member asked:

Is it surely a good sign when green phlegm mucus turns clear n more watery?

A member asked:

When i cough up phlegm (its only on occasion) its white/foamy. is that bad?

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