Question 1

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 2

why do i cough up phlegm once i start running?

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Cough: This can be from post nasal drip or asthma and needs to be evaluated, you should see an allergist.

Question 3

why do i constantly cough up phlegm all day long?

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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 4

how come i cough up phlegm?

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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 5

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

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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 6

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

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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 7

i cough up phlegm every time i eat. what causes this and should i be concerned?

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Reflux?: acid reflux can cause asthma and coughing. If you are coughing every time you eat, you may be having reflux due to either expansion of your stomach or the foods that you are eating. Spicy foods, alcohol, mints and chocolate are some of the foods that can cause reflux.

Question 8

when i wake up in the morning i cough up phlegm, but every so often there will be small bright green balls in it. is there something wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Why Coughing: This may be due to failure of your cilia to move bacteria out. Try stimulating cilia: Green tea with lemon, humming, drink extra water. Pulsed nasal irrigation is designed to stimulate nasal cilia - see www.grossaninstittute.com

Question 9

i cough up phlegm after every meal?

Accepted Answer

Stuff going up/down: Sounds like acid reflux to me. But upper respiratory issues (sinusitis, allergies) causing mucus drainage down the throat or acid reflux up the throat can commonly result in those symptoms. Acid reflux or "silent reflux" commonly causes throat clearing, sensation of something stuck in throat, voice changes, post-nasal drip or phlegm in throat, and cough. Stay hydrated and see your doc!

Question 10

hi, i cough sometimes when i breathe in and lately it has increased and sometimes i cough up phlegm, what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Nothing specific: A cough is part of the protective mechanisms of the lung. It functions to help bring up debris from the deeper areas of the lung to the point it can be expelled. This can be inhaled irritants like dust/dirt/pollen or mucus triggered by infection/exposure to fumes, etc. . Since it is non-specific sorting it out would require more history of exposure and or more symptoms.

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I cough up phlegm every time i eat. what causes this and should i be concerned?

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When i wake up in the morning i cough up phlegm, but every so often there will be small bright green balls in it. is there something wrong with me?

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I cough up phlegm after every meal?

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Hi, i cough sometimes when i breathe in and lately it has increased and sometimes i cough up phlegm, what could be the cause?

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