Question 1

my husband has been coughing up phlegm that looks like worms. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Take a specimen in: Take a specimen of his sputum to your doctor to let him/her look at it and possibly send it off to be analyzed.  Either you are confusing thick mucous as worms or he may have an infestation of parasites.  If he travels outside the us this of a higher possibility.

Question 2

i have had a cough for the past two weeks. i have been coughing up phlegm that is slightly yellow, but it has a mild smell to it.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

2 week cough: It may be time to see your physician for antibiotics and maybe a TB test. Two weeks is a long time to cough and not improve with a viral upper respiratory infection.

Question 3

i have phlegm in my throat/chest. i have been coughing up phlegm for about 3 weeks now no other problems also when i laugh i cough up phelgm ?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: This can be due to a post nasal drip pooling the secretions in the throat that you cough out. Since yo don't mention feeling ill or having fevers.  Its likely secondary to the season change and allergy

Question 4

i'm going on a date later and i want to temporarily relieve the coughing up phlegm and the dry cough that comes from the common cold. suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Upper respiratory: Infection are a nuisance but contagious.
Do, the date a favor and cancel not cover up. She will appreciate and go out with you later!

Question 5

had a cold over a week ago symptoms subsided still some conjestion in chest coughing up phlegm clear, ,cough 4 perhour when to worry about a cough.

Accepted Answer

Generally normal: It may take a few weeks for the cilia (lung hair cells) and edema (swelling) to subside.  Over the counter cough suppressants may help.  Increase water intake.  If cough persists more than a few weeks or mucus becomes discolored it&#x27;s time to see your physician.

Question 6

eating raw garlic for 2 months everyday coughing up phlegm and sinus ears is congested but clearing up . why? cough?

Accepted Answer

Garlic allergy: You hve a garlic allergy which produces muvus in yhe form of a post nasal drip and that in turn is causing your coughing and fluid in your ears. Seek help from your foctor or allergist.

Question 7

hello. please advise. my 2 year old son started with a runny nose yesterday and now coughs a chesty cough and wakes himself up coughing up phlegm. ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check cough: In recent years in the US, we have stopped giving young children cold medicines or cough medicines when children catch colds or a flu. That means we just treat children who specifically have allergy symptoms (such as seasonal allergies), asthma symptoms (such as wheezing and reactive airways disease), and infections (such as pneumonia). It is safe to use medicines under a doctor's close guidance.

Question 8

i have had a cough for almost two months now. now with the cough my jaw hurts & im coughing up phlegm & stomach acid. my sinuses are also very conjest?

Accepted Answer

Aggravating!: Your chronic cough may be due sinus drainage or acid reflux. Your doctor may be able to sort out the cause and good luck!

Question 9

i diagnosed and treated me for whooping cough. is it normal for me to be coughing up phlegm and blood and having a runny nose with mucus and blood?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Whooping cough, or pertussis can cause excessive, protracted coughing.  Small membranes in the throat may burst with hard coughing and blood may come up with phlegm.  You may benefit from meds to supress the cough, especially to help you sleep.

Question 10

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.

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I have had a cough for the past two weeks. i have been coughing up phlegm that is slightly yellow, but it has a mild smell to it. is this normal?

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I have phlegm in my throat/chest. i have been coughing up phlegm for about 3 weeks now no other problems also when i laugh i cough up phelgm ?

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I'm going on a date later and i want to temporarily relieve the coughing up phlegm and the dry cough that comes from the common cold. suggestions?

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Had a cold over a week ago symptoms subsided still some conjestion in chest coughing up phlegm clear, ,cough 4 perhour when to worry about a cough.

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Eating raw garlic for 2 months everyday coughing up phlegm and sinus ears is congested but clearing up . why? cough?

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Hello. please advise. my 2 year old son started with a runny nose yesterday and now coughs a chesty cough and wakes himself up coughing up phlegm. ?

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I have had a cough for almost two months now. now with the cough my jaw hurts & im coughing up phlegm & stomach acid. my sinuses are also very conjest?

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I diagnosed and treated me for whooping cough. is it normal for me to be coughing up phlegm and blood and having a runny nose with mucus and blood?

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

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