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With chronic bronchitis or copd, what is the color & texture is the mucous or secretions from the lungs ?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Various: It could be clear, white, yellow, green, thick, thin. It changes over time. It is commonly more copious in the morning upon awakening.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

All different...: Sputum can have many colors and still be ok. The color that is most worrisome is red; this always needs to be evaluated by your doctor. Otherwise, if your sputum changes in color and consistency you need to be seen by your doctor.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Usually white: A bacterial infection may develop if it becomes green or yellow. An antimicrobial may become useful early. If there is blood than a lung doc should be seen asap.

Answered 11/2/2012

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