If you’ve ever fought a cold or infection in the past, chances are you’ve had the not-so-pleasant experience of coughing up green phlegm. Along with a runny nose and sore throat, green phlegm ...

Phlegm color may also help identify if a health issue is getting better or worse and help determine the best course of treatment. Yellow-green phlegm is also a common symptom of cystic fibrosis.

But many-a-times, people also experience phlegm during coughing. In many instances, they may also cough with green phlegm, which develops anxiety in them. To know why this happens, we spoke to Dr ...

A higher-than-normal amount of phlegm can build up in your nose, throat, and lungs when you are sick. This build-up may cause coughing and discomfort. Bloody, brown, white, yellow, or green phlegm ...

Drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, herbal teas, or clear broths, helps loosen phlegm, making it easier to expel. “A ...

Typically, phlegm is somewhat clear with a cloudy or whitish tint to it. When phlegm has a yellow, green, or red color to it, it’s indicating certain infections or health conditions. If you’re ...

The color and texture can vary widely, from clear sticky strings to stretchy yellow messes to thick green clots. Brown phlegm is less common. Here are some reasons why you might get it.