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20 Ιαν 2023 · Coughing up phlegm is a symptom of infections like the flu and common cold. Phlegm is a specific type of mucus that originates in your lungs and throat. It’s slightly thicker than the mucus that’s produced in your nose and sinuses. Another name for phlegm is sputum.
31 Ιουλ 2024 · People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may start suddenly and be short term (acute) or start gradually and become long term (chronic). Acute bronchitis, which often develops from a cold or other respiratory infection, is very common.
21 Μαΐ 2024 · Mucus, also known as phlegm when it’s produced by your respiratory system, lines the tissues of your body (such as your nose, mouth, throat, and lungs). It cleans your nasal passages, keeps...
6 Αυγ 2020 · A cough that produces mucus is known as a 'wet,' or 'productive,' cough. Learn more about wet coughs here, including the symptoms, causes, and treatments.
22 Ιαν 2024 · Changes in the sputum color, thickness, or quantity of phlegm may indicate a health problem, such as a respiratory infection, lung disease, or cancer. Mucus consists of mucins and other...
9 Σεπ 2024 · Fluid in the lungs. Clear, bubbly phlegm may be a sign of pulmonary edema, or fluid in the lungs. It is important to monitor this condition, particularly if people have swollen hands and feet...
20 Σεπ 2024 · Phlegm is a type of mucus that you usually cough up from your lower respiratory tract. It’s typically thicker than normal mucus because it’s helping fight an infection. Should you swallow phlegm or spit it out?