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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.

All green sputum Q&A

Can pneumococcal pneumonia cause sepsis in a 69-year-old?

Hello Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. The fact that your mother still has a fever despite being hospitalised for 10 days is alarming and demands more evaluation.

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Dr. Vishva Patel

Dr. Vishva Patel

Why do I have green phlegm and sputum when I clean my nostrils?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern.

I have a painful white scab in nostril and green mucus while coughing. Is it serious?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per what you say, you have a white scab in your nose. It can be due to viral or allergic rhinitis. You have taken Amoxicillin for pharyngitis.

Do prolonged dust allergy and green mucus denote infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The green expectoration raises suspicion for pseudomonas infection of the lung. You have to rule out acute bronchitis infection by chest X-ray and spirometry.

Can rhinosinusitis cause cold, cough, and voice hoarseness with green phlegm?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need more details before I can suggest a treatment.

Is it normal to have greenish sputum with pneumonia meds?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If possible, get a chest x-ray to rule out and know the severity of pneumonia.

Why do I have a cough and congestion with greenish sputum even after taking medications for type B flu?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Greenish sputum usually means a superadded bacterial infection along with the viral flu.

Is excess phlegm in a smoker a sign of throat cancer?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Throat cancer is the last diagnosis to be expected. Firstly, you have a bacterial infection revealed by the green sputum.

Why am I having a cough with green sputum?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, the possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is more likely.

Is it normal to cough up green mucus with pneumonia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your doctor has made a diagnosis of pneumonia and has given you antibiotics. Your fever has subsided which means the antibiotics have worked.

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