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I've been sick for 2 and a half months, and when i blow my nose my phlegm is green with grey stuff in it? i don't smoke so what's the grey stuff??
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See doctor: Discharge from the nose for 2 months warrants seeing a doctor. The grey stuff is altered mucus and tissue debris. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex. Get HPV vaccine.
Answered 10/19/2020
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Sputum: 20 year old woman with persistent respiratory illness. Do you work in a smoky environment? Studies show that in patients who develop bronchitis, the color of sputum does not necessarily determine that it is a bacterial infection, up to 90% of bronchitis is viral. However, your respiratory illness (not sure if fever, cough symptoms as well or sinusitis) is persistent and you should see your MD now
Answered 1/21/2016
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