Question 1

why am i coughing up so much phlegm?

Accepted Answer

Phlegm: Many reasons. Drainage from sinuses is the most common cause. Others are, smokers lung, bronchiectasis,asthma

Question 2

how come i cough up phlegm?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities...: If you have a productive cough chronically, you may have chronic bronchitis, a form of COPD typically caused by smoking. You should see your doctor as this can be treated and symptoms lessened. If you still smoke, smoking cessation is also needed and your doctor can help with this as well.

Question 3

i am now afraid to cough up phlegm?

Accepted Answer

Cough it up: The problem with coughing is the discomfort or pain some people feel. Loosen the secretion with lots of fluid or expectorant/mucolytic or even bronchodilator if needed to make coughing easier. Phlegm not coughed up can thicken and plug or close the airways and can become culture media for infection to grow. So i suggest cough it up.

Question 4

why do i cough up phlegm that tastes like metal?

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Blood: Sometimes with a very forceful cough there can be specks of blood or actual amounts of blood in the phlegm.  Blood will have a typical metallic/iron taste.

Question 5

why do i constantly cough up phlegm all day long?

Accepted Answer

See doctor...: Possible etiologies of a chronic productive cough include chronic bronchitis, a form of copd. Other possibilities include bronchospasm from any cause, gerd, post-nasal drip or a combination of these diagnoses. For diagnosis and treatment, you need to be evaluated by your doctor. If you currently smoke, you need to quit today!

Question 6

why can't i cough up phlegm when it feels like i need to?

Accepted Answer

Thick: It is probably too thick. Try to drink a lot of water, spend some time in a steam room to help get it out.

Question 7

what causes me to cough up phlegm when i don't have even a cold?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities...: Possibilities include chronic bronchitis, a form of copd, or perhaps bronchospasm or post-nasal drip. Each of these has different treatments so see your doctor to determine the diagnosis in your case. If you are smoking, you need to quit asap to decrease airway inflammation.

Question 8

what does it mean when you cough up a string thick green phlegm?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You may have a viral infection or a bacterial bronchitis. If the symptoms persist, you need to see your doctor for an antibiotic.

Question 9

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

Question 10

i am a smoker and cough up green phlegm a lot through the night. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Chronic bronchitis: Smokers are more likely to cough at night and first thing in the morning because the smoke damages the lungs ability to clean itself so mucus sits during periods of inactivity,  becomes discolored, and then is coughed out.  If the  green mucus is recent consider viral illness or pneumonia.

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