Question 1

what does white foamy phlegm mean?

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White phlegm: Do you have heartburn or any other symptoms?  I usually associate foamy phlegm with reflux as opposed to  nasal mucous secretions which are thicker and more viscous. If it is white you don't have to worry about an infection. Good luck and feel better!

Question 2

ihave a deep cough w/ white foamy phlegm for 2 weeks and crackling sounds in my lungs when i lay down at night and almost takes my breath away?

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See a doctor: These symptoms are concerning and need evaluation. Possibilities include infection, airway inflammation, and heart failure. Please see a doctor as soon as possible.

Question 3

spitting up white foamy phlegm. feel like gagging whenever i swallow. what is this?

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Not certain: Depends on some things.  Much more info needed.  But must consider this as a response of the body to exposure of a possible chemical or poison such as insecticides.  If this persists or other things going wrong, then see an MD soon, very soon.  Zmd

Question 4

cause of coughing up white foamy phlegm and chest pain from shoulder to shoulder and shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

Emergency room: You may have pneumonia or a cardiac condition. Please see the Emergency room and/or contact your physician right away. Other causes may be related to GI disease, but cardio pulmonary causes should be ruled out. Wear a mask and gloves when entering the emergency room. Hope all is well.

Question 5

foamy phlegm with cough lasting over 4weeks?

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Cough: If you have not been sick it ma be silent acid reflux or LPR. If you have been sick, it may be bronchitis or walking pneumonia-see your doctor

Question 6

wake up with brown phlegm ?

Accepted Answer

Phlegm: The color doesn't always mean its a bacterial infection.  Can still be a viral infection and when mucous sits in any orifice in the body for a prolonged period of time, it can change color.

Question 7

what helps to remove phlegm?

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Yes: Try Mucinex (guaifenesin) along with avoiding dairy and perhaps going gluten free.  Try this for 3 weeks and see how you do.

Question 8

what causes excessive phlegm?

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Phlegm: Phlegm is the response to an irritant, allergen or inflammatory response which affects the mucus membranes  of the nose, throat, lungs and sinuses resulting in the over production of mucus.

Question 9

what does green phlegm means?

Accepted Answer

Green phlegm: Phlegm can vary in color and character.  Yellow, green, rust colored, or a combination of colors can be indicative of a bacterial infection, but not always.

Question 10

food to avoid when having phlegm?

Accepted Answer

Eat what you wish: Reading the internet, you'd get the idea that diet choices have a tremendous power to affect our day-to-day illnesses and recovery. They don't. Drink plenty of water, maintain your usual sensible diet, and if your chest infection seems to hang on for more than two weeks, get with your physician. Best wishes.

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