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Medical Conditions - Green Sputum

Respiratory infections like pneumonia, sinusitis, bronchitis, and cystic fibrosis lead to the expulsion of green sputum. It indicates that the body's white blood cells (WBC) are fighting against the infection. The proteins present in the white blood cells are responsible for the green color. Initially, yellow sputum tends to become greenish with indicating increased WBC activity.

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