A member asked:

Pain in ribs and phlegm in throat because i had the cold. do i have water in my lungs?

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Can't tell: Typically water on the lungs will create a different type of phlegm, like more pink/white instead of mucus/yellow/green. To check for fluid in lungs, get chest xray or physical exam to listen to check and sounds change significantly when it is mucus as opposed to water.

Answered 8/18/2013

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