Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I was diagnosed with bronchitis, i've blown snot that was a thick as toothpaste! and now i'm hacking up large amounts of phlegm is it a good thing?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Definitely good: Your are getting rid of that junk filled with bacteria that is causing your diagnosis. Continue having that productive cough and expel that nasty phlegm!
Answered 9/10/2014
3.7k views
Thank
Yes: Yes, the phlegm getting out of your lungs is important to clearing up your bronchitis.
Answered 10/10/2016
3.6k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
Acute bronchitis for 3 wks now. Low pitched sounds & bubbling feeling when breathing. Coughing white bubbly phlegm, little bit of green. P. Causes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Not sure I have a bronchitis or common cough. I also cough with phlegm and mucus last two days. Wondering if I need to take Advil or not. Thanks!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've been coughing up yellow phlegm for almost 2 months now. Can't see a doctor. Most likely bronchitis. Is this serious? (non-smoker)
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had cough 3 weeks, high temp & diag bronchitis in 3rd week. Penicillin. Now coughing up white frothy phlegm. Is this normal or should I go back to gp?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
2 1/2 weeks ago developed bronchitis - 1 wk w/amox - dr wouldn't prescribe more - said this was prob viral - now it's in my head & sinuses & cough - yellow mucus & phlegm. It's prob still viral, right?
Bronchitis with green phlegm from chest & green snot for 2 weeks. Dark brown mucus in the mornings. How long is it normal for the mucus to stay dark?
Smoked weed for two years daily and recently got bronchitis, now my phlegm has black streaks in it? Help!
I have bronchitis. Ive taken amoxicillin for 3 days - today is day 4. Was coughing green phlegm, not now. Am I getting better..still hurts to cough?
I never usually cough up phlegm with blood but today i coughed up phlegm with blood and it was thick im nervous and is wondering if its bronchitis?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
