A member asked:

How can you tell coughing up phlegm warrants a visit to a doctor? if it's yellowish in color do i need to be concerned?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Joshua Rosenthal answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes: Yellow greenish phlegm may indicate infection requiring antibiotic therapy. See your doctor.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Yes : Your cough can be health hazard not only for you, but also to the community. Please see the doctor.

Answered 2/2/2013

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