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What Does It Mean When You Cough Up Brown Mucus
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What does it mean when you cough up brown mucus?
Infection: Infection is most likely but both bacterial and viral infections can cause brown mucus. If this has been persistent, see your doctor. ...Read more
Mucus (Definition)
Like material that functions to moisten and protect inner body surfaces. The viscous slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and that is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by the cells and glands of the mucous membranes. The free slime of the mucous membranes, composed of secretion of the glands, various salts, ...Read more
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Is it okay to cough up brown mucus after waking up?
No: May be blood in your mucous. Make appointment to see your Physician, and take in a sample of your brown fluids. ...Read more
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What does it mean when you cough and it taste like blood but there's not any but green mucus?
You Are Ill: You are ill. You have a cough and you are producing purulent sputum. You need to be seen by your physician urgently. That is what this means. ...Read more
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Whats it mean when u cough up white mucus?
Cough: It means there's some irritation. Need to figure out where it is and what's causing it. If you're a febrile you likely don't need to worry. If it persists, see your doctor. ...Read more
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How come i cough out brown mucus in the morning?
Smoke or broken bv: Several items can contribute to the brownness of your mucus in the am. If you are coughing, small broken blood vessels can leak a few red blood cells contributing to the discoloration but more often it can be related to smoking and or tobacco byproducts. If you are concerned a sample should be brought into your md for a culture and sensitivity test. ...Read more
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I cough up clear mucus with light brown stuff in it. What is it? And why?
Need answers: Well, how much do you cough-up? When (more in the morning?)? What kind of cigarettes do you smoke? For how long have you smoked? Coughed? Is that light brown stuff ever red? Is the brown stuff in little spots or all smeared-up? Are you getting the impression I'm worried about your smoking? Besides that, it may just be irritation from air pollution, allergies, a mild cold or, oh yes, smoking. ...Read more
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When I cough, I cough up clear mucus with little light brown specks all through it what is it ?
Old blood-mucous: get examined and have mucous cultured for a bacterial infection. Get a chest x ray and stop smoking. ...Read more
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When I wake up in the mornings I cough up a clear but kind of brown mucus with flaky brown stuff in it what could it be?
Many things: It sounds like a common smokers cough but there are many other possibilities. You should get a checkup. ...Read more
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Does a productive cough for past 2 weeks with clear and green mucus mean anything specific?
Depends.: Depends on what other symptoms you might be having. But a lot of time when sick with a cold or flu or virus or infection of some sort a cough may usually linger for a while. ...Read more
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Every year around this time i get these symptoms of a cold but i don't feel sick. I get this dry cough with this green mucus. What does this mean?
Cough: Cough is due to a post nasal drip. If the dischage has been longerthan ten days, seea doctor for possible a tibiotics. ...Read more
Cough (Definition)
Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. However, excessive coughing may mean you have an underlying disease or disorder. Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive. A productive cough is one ...Read more
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