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Cough With Phlegm

Cough with phlegm can occur due to certain conditions like allergies, air pollution, smoking, upper or lower respiratory tract infection, viral infection, bacterial infection, tobacco use, postnasal drip, asthma, and acid reflux. There will be a production of mucus while coughing. It is treated by taking expectorants for thinning and loosening the mucus for expelling it. Gargling with salt water and steam inhalation helps to manage it.

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What is the cause for having a cough with phlegm for a long period?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had my cough with phlegm for almost a month now. I have had two swab tests already, and both got negative for COVID results. What can I do to be relieved of my cough? I am taking Ascof Lagundi, and in the past, I used to take Solmux. Kindly help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a cough with phlegm for almost a month. Your RT-PCR (reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction) for COVID-19 tests were negative. Cough with phlegm for a month may result from ...  Read Full »

I have a cold and a chest infection. Can I take Amoxicillin?

Query: Hi doctor, Four weeks ago, I had a cold and chest infection. I self-treated with Amoxicillin and it was resolved. Now, I am getting cough with slight wheeze. Also, it is a productive cough with green sputum. Shall I try Amoxicillin again? I am regularly on Citalopram and Micronor.  Read Full »


Dr. Md. Kais Haider Chowdhury

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have recurrent infection, I would suggest to do investigations first. Currently, I suggest tablet Amoxicillin plus Clavulanic acid (Co-Amoxiclav) 625 mg three times a day for seven days.   Read Full »

I always feel mucus stuck in my throat. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem regarding cough in throat. I always feel that there is some mucus left in throat which brings a tendency of vomit. These mucus always remain intact in throat. After eating it feels like more mucus is stuck in throat. What could it be. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query, I suggest you to rule out acid reflux issues in your case. In acid reflux problem there is presence of burning chest pain as well. You can take tablet Rabeprazole (Ethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose) like antacid if acid reflux is pre...  Read Full »

Are the symptoms indicate vasculitis?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 51-year-old woman with an eight-month history of persistent fever, shortness of breath on exertion, suffocation feeling, barking cough, sometimes productive cough with yellow sputum, raised resting heart rate, and tachycardia and palpitations with mild exertion. I am status post ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The manifestations of vasculitis in general are: Weight loss of more than 10 % of body weight. Aches and pains, fever, and loss of appetite. Mononeuritis. Investigations will reveal high ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), positive CRP (C-reactive protein), hig...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from throat pain with bad cough and phelgm for a week. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old female. I mostly have throat pain at night and a bad cough with phlegm. The symptoms started a week back. It is getting worse day by day. Tiredness and body pain are there, with no fever. There are gastric issues like bloating as well. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. J. N. Naidu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Take Azithromycin 500 milligrams, one tablet daily in the morning for three days. Take Tusq D syrup (Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, and Phenylephrine) 5 milliliters two times a day. Take Pantop 40, one tab...  Read Full »

I have a history of constant allergies. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am not sure if I have asthma or not but I do think I have it. I have a medical history that includes having constant allergies and I have been diagnosed with allergic reactions to smell, chest tightness, whistling sounds when I breathe, and after physical activity, I get a cough with...  Read Full »


Dr. J. N. Naidu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I understand your symptoms and they are more likely due to asthma- wheeze sound when you breathe out. But anemia can increase your problem. Practicing yoga and meditation will be of great help to you to improve your ...  Read Full »

I notice blood stain while clearing my throat. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a sinus problem and very frequently, I have sneezing and coughing problem with phlegm. Recently, I suffered from a cold and since then I am getting a blood stain in the morning while sneezing and while clearing the throat in the morning. One month back, I got a chest X-ray and i...  Read Full »


Dr. Archana. G.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Was the blood while coughing bright red or altered maroon color? If it was bright red, then it could be from upper respiratory tract only. It can be due to just trauma. So, do not worry about it at all if it repeats also. Suppose you are getting maroon-colored blood...  Read Full »

I am a 33-year-old male having body aches, headaches, and I cough up phlegm with blood. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33-year-old male. Yesterday, I started feeling body aches, and headaches and had a temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius. Today, I feel slightly better but still, I have a mild headache. I just coughed up phlegm and I do not know if it was a nasal drip or whether it was from my l...  Read Full »


Dr. Shivpal Saini

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and I will help you with your query. I have seen the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) of your sputum. Based on the history that you have provided; it looks like an upper respiratory tract infection. Som...  Read Full »

How to treat my cough that persists in spite of antibiotics?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a cough since 15 days. There is phlegm as well. I tried using so many syrups, antibiotics and Levocetirizine with Montelukast. The X-ray and CBP (complete blood picture) are normal. But, the cough is still persisting and troubling me. What do you suggest?  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You have a cough from two weeks along with expectoration. You have taken antibiotics and antiallergic medicines, but you have not mentioned the name of the antibiotic which you have taken. I would suggest a few things: Any person wit...  Read Full »

Throat irritation with phlegm is not improving with medications. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I got a few inquiries about my current situation. I was suffering from this white phlegm in my throat for six months that bothers me, especially when sleeping. I consulted an ENT online who said that I was suffering from laryngopharyngeal reflux, and she prescribed me antacids and PPI...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the detailed history and attaching pictures (attachment removed to protect identity). As you mentioned, the previous doctor said it could be reflux. This can be true, but such a prolonged duration and still not healing suspect oral infection, which is mos...  Read Full »

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