Question 1

sore throat 2-3 days, no fever, thick yellow phlegm spit out 10 days. cleared but started again with sore throat and yellow phlegm after a few days?

Accepted Answer

Possible causes: There are a few possible causes. If you had no fever, the likelihood of Strep infection is less than a viral cause. It can sometimes take two to three weeks to clear an influenza infection. If you have fever or persistent symptoms, I would advise a Strep test at your PCP's office.
In the meantime, rest, drink warm fluids and monitor your temperature.

Question 2

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 3

i have had a sore throat, only at night , the last few days, no cough. i have also been spitting up thick, very bloody, dark yellow phlegm repeatedly.

Accepted Answer

A Little Experiment: Why don't you try the following: go to the nearest ER or Urgent Care, walk in  and say to the nurse: " I have been spitting up thick, very bloody, dark yellow phlegm repeatedly. " and see what happens. Go ahead, I suggest you try it right now. Thank you.

Question 4

low fever, sore throat, red throat, white / yellowish spots / vesicle on tonsills, spit brown mucus, thick mucus, pain. is that tonsillitis?

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Need to see a doctor: Certainly  tonsillitis is a possibility.There are other possible source of infection. Fever indicate systemic involvement and should be evaluated by a physician. Infection can spread rapidly or cause complication.

Question 5

i constantly have a sore throat which results in bad odor coming from my mouth and thick saliva in the morning. ive become somehow used to the pain and the sounds my tonsils make on a daily. this started a couple of years ago, what is wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Thick AM saliva: This biofilm in your mouth in the morning does contain bacteria which can account for the odor. Excessive dryness can predispose you to the thick saliva or even slime in the morning. I assume you don't smoke or have acid reflux. Sleeping with your mouth open and nasal congestion  add to saliva thickness.Drinking adequate amounts of water in the afternoon or evening may thin out your saliva.

Question 6

i have extremely sore throat, thick phlegm in my mouth, cant keep food or liquid down, have fever, and trouble breathing sometime, drooling in sleep

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: See a doctor ASAP.  Try gargling with warm salt water to break up the phlegm.  It is important that you stay hydrated, so drink  water or Gatorade.

Question 7

impacted&rotten wisdom teeth, can it cause sore throat, ear pain, jaw pain?mainly sore throat at back of mouth(annoying). always swallowing thick mucous

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Possibly: See your dentist or oral surgeon to perform a thorough evaluation to determine if your "bad" wisdom teeth are the cause of your symptoms and to take these teeth out.

Question 8

i have red splotches in my spit and a sore throat, what is this?

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hard to say: Hard to say from the limited info you provided.... I would recommend that you be seen by your dr.

Question 9

daily will get sore throat, but if i spit a loogie out it reliefs the pain until more mucus starts to cover back of throat again. cobblestones.

Accepted Answer

Could be: Strep, mono, flu, and much more. I would see a doctor to evaluate your cobblestone appearance!

Question 10

can it be normal to spit blood up with mucus in the morning while sick with sore throat?

Accepted Answer

: If you are still spitting up blood with mucus a week from now, it would be prudent to see a doctor. Sore throat can result in some bleeding, however, if it persists, it would be cause for concern.
Wish you good health!

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Sore throat 2-3 days, no fever, thick yellow phlegm spit out 10 days. cleared but started again with sore throat and yellow phlegm after a few days?

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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?

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I have had a sore throat, only at night , the last few days, no cough. i have also been spitting up thick, very bloody, dark yellow phlegm repeatedly.

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Low fever, sore throat, red throat, white / yellowish spots / vesicle on tonsills, spit brown mucus, thick mucus, pain. is that tonsillitis?

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I constantly have a sore throat which results in bad odor coming from my mouth and thick saliva in the morning. ive become somehow used to the pain and the sounds my tonsils make on a daily. this started a couple of years ago, what is wrong with me?

A member asked:

I have extremely sore throat, thick phlegm in my mouth, cant keep food or liquid down, have fever, and trouble breathing sometime, drooling in sleep

A member asked:

Impacted&rotten wisdom teeth, can it cause sore throat, ear pain, jaw pain?mainly sore throat at back of mouth(annoying). always swallowing thick mucous

A member asked:

I have red splotches in my spit and a sore throat, what is this?

A member asked:

Daily will get sore throat, but if i spit a loogie out it reliefs the pain until more mucus starts to cover back of throat again. cobblestones.

A member asked:

Can it be normal to spit blood up with mucus in the morning while sick with sore throat?

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