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Have asthma and hurts when i breathe coughing up green stuff?
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See a doctor: Could have pneumonia or bronchitis. Need an exam, in person
Answered 11/28/2017
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Green phlegm is c/w: bacterial bronchitis/pneumonia (difference is only the degree of purulent secretions in airways/alveoli of lungs). Green=enzymes within WBCs which have ingested bacteria; killing/digesting them as food. Bronchospasm (asthma) inhibits clearing the infected mucous: http://goo.gl/IXDw19. Warm humidification (eg. https://www.mypurmist.com) & antibiotics are routinely best, NOT cough suppressants.
Answered 12/8/2017
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