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Why am I having allergy with green mucus during coughing?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from dust allergies since childhood and use Foracot 200 and Montair 10 in case I have an episode. From 3 to 4 days, I am having an episode but it is not getting better. Also, I am coughing green mucus (seems like small dots). Does it mean that I have an infection? Pl... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: 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. If bronchoconstriction is present then nebulization of bronchodilator drug like Levosalbutamol can be prescrib... Read Full »
I have been having excess phlegm recently. Is it throat cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having excess phlegm for the last two weeks. It is sometimes green in color or clear color. Phlegm comes sometimes when I am talking. There is also hoarseness of voice. I smoke cigarettes, although trying to quit. Have not smoked for three weeks. Can this be throat cancer? I... Read Full »
Answer: 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. So you have to take an antibiotic as Targo (Levofloxacin) 750 mg once daily for 10 days plus hot fluids. You must have an endoscopic examination of your... Read Full »
Can rhinosinusitis cause cold, cough and voice hoarseness with green phlegm?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from cough and cold for three days now. I have a clogged nose, watery eyes, and hoarseness of voice. My phlegm has turned greenish already. I have recently been diagnosed with LPR but have done with medications though I still feel phlegm down my throat. I have taken ... Read Full »
Dr. Radela Yvonne L. Ramos-cortes
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need more details before I can suggest you a treatment. When were you diagnosed with LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux), and what medicines were given to you? Do you have a fever? Are you asthmatic? Do you have allergies to food and medicines? Do you have any maintenance ... Read Full »
Why do I have cough even after taking medications for flu?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with type B flu eight days ago. I am not having a fever, body aches, or chills. Instead, I have a cough and congestion. My doctor prescribed me Tamiflu for the infection, considering my stomach issues. She told me I would probably need other medications like Mucinex an... Read Full »
Answer: 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. You need proper prescription antibiotics to treat that, and unless you are put on an appropriate antibiotic, the infection will li... Read Full »
I have greenish-yellow sputum on pneumonia treatment. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, Two weeks back, I went to the doctor, and he prescribed me tablet Azithromycin, tablet Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine. But since it did not work, he prescribed me five Ceftriazone injections (500 mg each) and a syrup containing Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, and Chlorphenamine. Today is t... Read Full »
Answer: 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. You may need additional antibiotics because green sputum is suggestive of pseudomonas infection. If the chest x-ray is normal, there is no need to worry about th... Read Full »
Why is there blood while coughing?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past 12 days, I have had a cough. In the beginning, the cough was wet, and mucus would come out mostly green, and then in five to six days, the mucus became clear and white in color. Only very less dry cough. While sleeping, I did not cough, and the wetness in my lung was gone.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and sorry for such discomfort. You have mentioned coughing blood mixed with sputum. Initially, you had a wet cough followed by a dry cough. There is a history of chronic smoking, and you are smoking one to two cigarettes per day. The most like... Read Full »
I have been having a lot of phlegm and sputum which is often green in color. What do I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male, about 154.32 lb. I have been having chronic sinus problems with possible postnasal drip, which was not managed well. I was told that I had GERD four years ago. Lately, I have been having a lot of phlegm and sputum for the last few months when I wake up, which i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Before explaining about clinical diagnosis in your case, let me assure you that whatever you are seeing over your pharynx is just reactive lymphoid hyperplasia and nowhere related to cancer. Coming to your symptoms,... Read Full »
Why is there a painful white scab in nostril and green mucus while coughing?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a white scab on the inside of my right nostril. It has been there for over a week now. It is very irritating and it hurts when I touch it. I am coughing up a lot of green mucus. I was given Amoxicillin for pharyngitis a week ago and thought that would have killed any bacteria th... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: 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. So no need to take any antibiotics now. Just clean your nose with salt water 2 to 3 times a day, the scab will get loosen... Read Full »
Why is there green phlegm in pneumonia even after taking antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. Before three months, an old woman coughed in front of me, I breathed it in and within a few hours I got a fever and chills. I went to a general practitioner after three days and her diagnosis was pneumonia. I had a Rocephin intravenous there and also a vitamin ... Read Full »
Answer: 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. But since you are having green phlegm we need to find out if you require further antibiotics. For that we need a blood count, ... Read Full »
I have cough with green sputum and stomach pain with loose stools. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have two complaints for the past five days. One is deep hacking cough with greenish sputum and the other is stomach pain with loose stools. No nausea or vomiting. Please advise. Another doctor prescribed Omeprazole and Ranitidine but I have seen no improvement in my condition. Also,... Read Full »
Answer: 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. A cough with greenish expectoration is commonly seen with pseudomonas infection. And this can also cause gastritis and diarrhea. ... Read Full »