Far Rockaway, NY
A 41-year-old female asked:
What does it mean when you cough up a string thick green phlegm?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Infection: You may have a viral infection or a bacterial bronchitis. If the symptoms persist, you need to see your doctor for an antibiotic.
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Pell City, AL
A 33-year-old female asked:
What does coughing up green phlegm mean?
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology 37 years experience
Infection usually: This usually indicates an infection of the lungs or sinus tract.
3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
How to stop coughing up green phlegm?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sue Ferrantianswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Treatment...: If you have symptoms of infection, like fever, chills, decreased appetite, body aches, cold symptoms, etc., then you most likely have acute bronchitis which is treated w/ antibiotics. If you have no other symptoms, then it is likely chronic bronchitis, a form of copd. See your doctor for evaluation and treatment. If you smoke, you need to quit to decrease airway inflammation.
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Last updated Apr 23, 2014
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