Coughing Up White Mucus: Causes and Treatment - Healthline
2023年4月14日 · Find out why you’re producing excess mucus and what it means if the mucus is white. Also discover the difference between clear, white, yellow, and green mucus as well as various treatment...
What Does White Mucus Mean? Diagnosing Repiratory Symptoms
2024年10月5日 · Coughing up white mucus can mean a bout of bronchitis or other upper respiratory infections. Learn what causes white mucus and when to call a healthcare provider.
Mucus Color: What Does it Mean? - Cleveland Clinic Health …
2021年1月14日 · White mucus. This can mean you’re congested. Your nose has swollen, inflamed tissues that are slowing the flow of mucus, causing it to lose moisture and become thick and cloudy.
Mucus: Phlegm, Causes, Colors & How To Get Rid Of It
2024年9月20日 · Mucus gets thick and sticky and might be white, yellow or green when you have an infection. It’s also called phlegm, snot or sputum. Mucus is usually thin and clear. Certain colors might mean you have an infection, but it can’t diagnose specific illnesses. What is mucus?
Phlegm Color Chart: What the Color of Your Phlegm Means - Healthgrades
2024年8月2日 · Small amounts of clear-to-white phlegm can be typical and may not be a sign of illness. However, an increase in white phlegm may indicate inflammation or a lung condition flare-up. Possible causes of white phlegm include : Pink or red phlegm can signify inflammation or bleeding from a lung condition, such as:
8 Reasons You're Coughing Up White Mucus - LIVESTRONG.COM
2023年8月16日 · A doctor explains the common causes of coughing up white mucus, treatments that can help, what other mucus colors mean and when you should see a doctor.
Coughing up white mucus: Causes and treatments - Medical News Today
2024年2月16日 · Coughing up white mucus or phlegm can indicate several conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In some cases, a person may need...
Coughing Up White Mucus: Causes, Treatments, and More - Healthgrades
2022年12月21日 · Coughing up white mucus is a common symptom of many illnesses, including allergies and acid reflux. It can also signify a more serious condition, such as heart disease. White mucus is typically thin and watery but can also be thick and sticky.
Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年7月31日 · People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may start suddenly and be short term (acute) or start gradually and become long term (chronic). Acute bronchitis, which often develops from a cold or other respiratory infection, is very common.
Sputum: Definition, colors, causes, and when to see a doctor
2024年1月22日 · What can sputum (phlegm) tell us? The body produces mucus, also known as phlegm or sputum, to protect sensitive tissues in the airways. Changes in the sputum color, thickness, or quantity of...