Question 1

yellow phlegm in the morning, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

What other symptoms?: There are various associated symptoms that can help determine the cause of your condition. 
For instance, are there any of the following associated problems?
- fever
- cough
- runny nose
- allergies
- do you smoke?

Question 2

i have a blocked nose and cough up yellow phlegm in the morning, causes?

Accepted Answer

Postnasal drip or: sinusitis. See a Dr for this. You may need antibiotic. Also try flonase nasal spray and see if it helps

Question 3

what to do about dry throat at night and green/yellow phlegm in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Dryness: Drink more water but consider a good humidifier at night buy them by size of your room and close the windows and the door

Question 4

is it normal to spit/hack up yellow phlegm everyday? worse in the morning. im not sick and this has been going on for a while, maybe a year.

Accepted Answer

Sputum: Not normal.  See a physician for an xray or perform a virtual consult

Question 5

i have a cough .. its been more than a month. my xray was clear. the doctor told that i have an allergic cough.. but i'm worried because i have phlegm.. yellow in the morning and became white-whitish in the afternoon.. every time i woke up n the morning,

Accepted Answer

3 common causes: 1. asthma
2. GERD
3. post nasal drip either allergic or infectious

Question 6

3rd day of cold is it normal to cough up some yellow phlegm in morning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, usually: That is not unusual. Sometimes, coughs from colds can take several days to go away or get better. Obviously, if it gets much worse, or you start coughing up blood, would go see a doc right away. Hope you feel better!

Question 7

why do i keep spitting brown and  yellow orange like phlegm when  i  wake in the morning ?

Accepted Answer

Possible sinusitis: sounds like significant post nasal drip
usually with allergies or colds the drainage is fairly clear
When there is color change in the drip it may indicate sinusitis  If persistent or worsening you may need medical attention and antibiotics

Question 8

sudden cough starting w/tickle in morning; fever of 38 and painful chest. now cough much deeper + more pain and bringing up dark yellow phlegm. dr?

Accepted Answer

Possible pneumonia: Yes, go and get seen in an urgent care facility or an ER now. Hope this clears up quickly.

Question 9

bad tasting yellow phlegm in my mouth every morning ?

Accepted Answer

Taste: May be related to dehydration, dry climate or a sign of acid reflux. Drink lots of water, gargle, have a humidifer at night and check it out with your doctor

Question 10

i was coughing up dark yellow phlegm this morning i been having chest congestion few days im 22 and don't smoke what could it be most likely?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: By far the most common cause of chest congestion and phlegm of any color (other than blood) is viral upper respiratory tract infection.  No treatment other than conservative measures is necessary.  Serious signs such as chest pain, shortness of breath, blood in the sputum, wheezing and other abnormal breath sounds need further investigation by your doctor.

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I have a blocked nose and cough up yellow phlegm in the morning, causes?

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What to do about dry throat at night and green/yellow phlegm in the morning?

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Is it normal to spit/hack up yellow phlegm everyday? worse in the morning. im not sick and this has been going on for a while, maybe a year.

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I have a cough .. its been more than a month. my xray was clear. the doctor told that i have an allergic cough.. but i'm worried because i have phlegm.. yellow in the morning and became white-whitish in the afternoon.. every time i woke up n the morning,

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3rd day of cold is it normal to cough up some yellow phlegm in morning?

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Why do i keep spitting brown and yellow orange like phlegm when i wake in the morning ?

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Sudden cough starting w/tickle in morning; fever of 38 and painful chest. now cough much deeper + more pain and bringing up dark yellow phlegm. dr?

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Bad tasting yellow phlegm in my mouth every morning ?

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I was coughing up dark yellow phlegm this morning i been having chest congestion few days im 22 and don't smoke what could it be most likely?

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