A member asked:

I am coughing up green phlem and my voice is hoarse what could this be. its been going on for 5 days?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bronchitis....: You likely have bronchitis, an infection of the airways. It is usually caused by either a bacterial or viral infection. See your doctor so the exact etiology of the infection can be determined and treatment rendered. The hoarse voice can be due to upper airway inflammation from the infected sputum or the cough itself. Sometimes, a sputum culture is needed to determine the responsible organism.

Answered 2/19/2020

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