Green or yellow "sputum," as clinicians call it, more often than not reflects a bacterial infection, whereas clear, white or rust colored phlegm most likely does not, according to the new study.

Regular mucus tends to be thin and slippery, and it is generally a constant presence on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, phlegm is thick and sticky and it appears when there’s airway inflammation, ...

Prescribing antibiotics for patients with discoloured phlegm caused by acute cough has little or no effect on alleviating symptoms and recovery, a Cardiff University study has found.

Bronchitis and pneumonia are two common respiratory conditions that often cause confusion due to their overlapping symptoms.

It’s not uncommon when you develop a hacking cough from deep down in your lungs to cough up a gel-like substance known as phlegm, or sputum. While you may think nothing of it, simply associating it ...

We spoke to medical experts on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of phlegm. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...

Yellow “Mucus and/or phlegm that has a thick consistency and is quite dark, may mean you have a viral or bacterial infection,” says Dr Brewer.

1. The snot test. The color of your nasal mucus can indicate how sick you are. According to Herb, many patients see yellow or green mucus and automatically assume they need to see a doctor for an ...

Green or yellow mucus typically indicates that your body is fighting off an infection. Pay attention to color changes, especially if you notice excessive or persistent phlegm production. “Cold and ...

Struggling through a nasty round of bronchitis with little better to do than binge watch Netflix and feel epically sorry for myself, I pondered the ageless cold-and-flu-season question: Phlegm.

If you cough up white phlegm it may mean you have an upper respiratory tract infection such as bronchitis or congested sinuses. Yellow “Mucus and/or phlegm that has a thick consistency and is ...