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Sticky phlegm balls that you cough up are typically mucus that has thickened and clumped together due to various factors, such as respiratory infections, Allergies, or irritants in the air. This mucus serves to trap pathogens and particles to protect the respiratory system. When conditions cause excessive mucus production or changes in its consistency, it can form these noticeable clumps. If this persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional.
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How much flem do you cough up to when a person has emphysema?
A person with emphysema would cough up to about 2 cups of phlegm per day. That would mean in 8 days, they would cough up a gallon of phlegm. Drink up!
What is A productive cough?
A nonproductive cough is a cough that does not bring up phlegm or mucus. It is also called a dry cough, and tends to irritate the throat much more than a productive cough (a cough that brings up phlegm and/or mucus) does.
What is the difference between flu and phlegm?
Phlegm is mucous. It is generally referred to as "phlegm" and sometimes as "sputum" when referring to mucous found in the throat or expelled from the lungs/bronchial passages by way of a cough.
What does it mean when you cough up green and yellow phlegm when you have copd?
It means you have a sinus infection. Just make sure you cough it all up, and dont swallow it or it will not go away as fast as it will if you cough it up and spit it out.
What is a loogie?
A "loogie" is a thick ball of phlegm that forms in the trachea or bronchial tubes, and is coughed up. To cough up a ball of phlegm and spit it out is colloquially called " to hock a loogie" or "hawking a loogie" (from the characteristic sound of expectoration, and related to the verb "hack" meaning to cough).
Why is the flu cough nonproductive?
"Productive", when speaking of coughs, means "productive of mucus." If you're hacking up balls of phlegm, that's a productive cough. Certain diseases are associated with productive coughs, and others aren't. Flu is one of the ones that aren't as mucus-producing in most people.
Does smoking cause phlegm?
Well I'm not a doctor, but I do know that after you quit smoking you occasionally cough up phlegm for anywhere up to a year after you quit. This is an effect from the lungs healing themselves.
Why do you cough up phlem and have flatulence at the same time?
If you cough up phlegm, it means you could have a cold. If you have flatulence at the same time, it just means you have gas. They may not be related.
What is the side effects of senega and ammonia mixture?
you feel better. makes you cough up the phlegm mate
What is a productive cough and how can it be managed effectively?
A productive cough is when you cough up mucus or phlegm from your lungs. To manage it effectively, you can stay hydrated, use a humidifier, try over-the-counter cough medicines, and consult a doctor if it persists.
How do you hawk a loogie?
A "loogie" is a thick ball of phlegm that forms in the trachea or bronchial tubes, and is coughed up. To cough up a ball of phlegm and spit it out is colloquially called " to hock a loogie" or "hawking a loogie" (from the characteristic sound of expectoration or clearing the throat, and related to the verb "hack" meaning to cough).
When you cough up phlegm where is it coming from?
When you cough up phlegm, it originates from the respiratory system, specifically the mucus membranes of the airways, including the bronchi and trachea. Phlegm is produced by these membranes in response to irritation, infection, or inflammation, helping to trap and expel pathogens, allergens, and other debris. The coughing reflex helps clear the airways, making it easier to breathe and reducing the risk of infection.
