Chronic cough - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年10月29日 · A chronic cough is a cough that lasts eight weeks or longer in adults, or four weeks in children. A chronic cough is more than just annoying. It can interrupt your sleep and leave you feeling very tired. Severe cases of chronic cough can cause vomiting and lightheadedness, and even break a rib.
Coughing Up Phlegm: Causes and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2023年1月20日 · Coughing up clear phlegm. If you’re coughing up clear phlegm, it usually means your body is trying to flush out pollen, pet dander or other allergens. However, in some cases, it could indicate a more serious condition, such as: Viral bronchitis. Viral pneumonia.
Coughing up phlegm but not sick: Causes, phlegm colors, and more
2024年3月27日 · There are many reasons why a person might cough up phlegm without feeling sick. Possible causes range from allergies to acid reflux. Learn more here.
Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年7月31日 · Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes. These tubes carry air to and from your lungs. 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).
Coughing up clear, bubbly phlegm: What does it mean?
2024年9月9日 · The most common symptom of bronchiectasis is coughing up large amounts of clear, pale yellow, or yellow-green phlegm. The phlegm may contain pus mixed into the fluid, which may give it a...
Mucus: Phlegm, Causes, Colors & How To Get Rid Of It
2024年9月20日 · Overview. Mucus is usually thin and clear. Certain colors might mean you have an infection, but it can’t diagnose specific illnesses. What is mucus? Mucus is a slippery fluid that lines your respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive tracts.
Chronic Cough: Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2024年4月26日 · Common causes for chronic cough include asthma, postnasal drip and acid reflux. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. If you’re an adult with a cough that’s lasted more than two months or if your child’s cough lasts more than four weeks, you should contact a healthcare provider to find out why.
Phlegm or Mucus in Throat: Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline
2024年7月9日 · Causes. Treatment and self-care. When to worry. Takeaway. When you breathe, allergens, viruses, dust, and other debris stick to your nasal mucus, which then passes out of your system. Sometimes,...
Chronic Cough Symptoms and Diagnosis - American Lung Association
2024年10月29日 · Lasts Greater Than 8 Weeks. It's important to keep in mind that a chronic cough lasts eight weeks or longer because this threshold makes it less likely that the cough is caused by a respiratory infection or common cold. The most important issue is that it has become annoying, frustrating, at times embarrassing and impacting daily quality of life.
Coughing Up Mucus: Causes and Treatment Options - Verywell …
2024年8月22日 · Phlegm, the mucus that comes from your respiratory system (also known as sputum) is released when you have a productive cough. The mucus will usually clear on its own as you get over an infection. If you have phlegm and no signs of illness, you should see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. The Good Brigade / Getty Images. Causes.