Coughing Up Phlegm: Causes and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
网页2023年1月20日 · 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 …
Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年7月31日 · Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes. These tubes carry air to and from your lungs. 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).
Mucus: Phlegm, Causes, Colors & How To Get Rid Of It
网页2024年9月20日 · 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.
Reasons for coughing up phlegm without feeling ill - Medical News Today
网页2024年3月27日 · This article looks at the possible causes of coughing up phlegm, treatment, what different colors of phlegm might indicate, and when a person might consider contacting a doctor.
Coughing Up Mucus: Causes and Treatment Options - Verywell …
网页2024年8月22日 · Phlegm is a thick mucus arising in the lower airways in response to lung inflammation or injury. Infection is a common cause, but other conditions like allergies, lung disease, and GERD can cause a productive cough. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and includes supportive care and medications.
Chronic cough - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2019年7月9日 · A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults, or four weeks in children. A chronic cough is more than just an annoyance. A chronic cough can interrupt your sleep and leave you feeling exhausted. Severe cases of chronic cough can cause vomiting, lightheadedness and even rib fractures.
Cough with mucus: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
网页2020年8月6日 · A cough that produces mucus, or phlegm, is known as a wet — or productive — cough. Producing mucus while coughing is typically a response to allergens and irritants, airway infections, or an...
Coughing Causes: Why You Cough and How to Prevent Coughing - WebMD
网页2023年8月28日 · What Causes It? What Can You Do to Treat It? When to See a Doctor. 3 min read. Got a cough? Experts say it's the top reason people see a doctor -- more than 30 million visits a year. Your first...
Cough Causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2020年6月13日 · While an occasional cough is normal, a cough that persists may be a sign of a medical problem. A cough is considered "acute" if it lasts less than three weeks. It is …
Productive Cough: What Can Cause It? - WebMD
网页2024年1月22日 · Sometimes when you cough, you can bring up mucus, also called phlegm or sputum. When that happens, it's called a “wet” or "productive" cough. When you have …
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