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What color is phlegm in a cold versus the flu?
Both colds and flu are caused by viruses. The color of the phlegm in respiratory viral infections such as these is very similar. If there is a secondary bacterial infection on top of the virus, the phlegm color may be darker and more greenish/yellow, but that is not always the case as symptoms can vary widely from person to person and microbe to microbe. See the related question below for differences in the cold and flu symptoms.
When people cough up black phlegm it is?
Black-looking phlegm can be caused by old blood that either ran down your throat from your mouth or nose due to a cold or dry membranes or from similar old blood in your bronchial tubes from a lung infection or bronchitis. Having bloody sputum (phlegm) is called hemoptysis. Phlegm can be colors ranging from white to black and the color is often, but not always, in streaks in the sputum. Yellow, brown, green, red, pink, and black phlegm are all reasons to see your doctor to determine the cause. See the related question below for more information about causes of black phlegm.
When people cough up black phlegm it is called?
Black-looking phlegm can be caused by old blood that either ran down your throat from your mouth or nose due to a cold or dry membranes or from similar old blood in your bronchial tubes from a lung infection or bronchitis. Having bloody sputum (phlegm) is called hemoptysis. Phlegm can be colors ranging from white to black and the color is often, but not always, in streaks in the sputum. Yellow, brown, green, red, pink, and black phlegm are all reasons to see your doctor to determine the cause. See the related question below for more information about causes of black phlegm.
What is a small speck of green phlegm?
A small speck of green phlegm typically indicates the presence of mucus that contains dead cells, bacteria, or other debris, often associated with respiratory infections or conditions like bronchitis or sinusitis. The green color usually results from the presence of white blood cells, particularly neutrophils, which are involved in the body's immune response. While occasional green phlegm can be normal, persistent or worsening symptoms should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
What is yellow phelm?
Yellow phlegm is mucus that is often produced by the respiratory system, typically indicating an infection or inflammation, such as from a cold, bronchitis, or sinusitis. The yellow color is due to the presence of immune cells, particularly neutrophils, which respond to infection. While yellow phlegm can suggest a bacterial infection, it can also occur with viral infections. If persistent or accompanied by other severe symptoms, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional.
What is brown phlegm?
Red color to phlegm means that blood is coming from somewhere. Somehow, some small blood vessels have broken. It can be just a small streak of red up to all red with clots. If it continues and gets worse; see the doctor.
What diseases patient has pneumonia which causes the skin to have a bluish color?
This happens during pneumonia due to a lack of oxygen through respiratory failure.
What is gray phlem?
Doctors often ask what color your mucus to determine whether you are suffering from allergies, a cold, or something more serious. Gray phlegm is usually caused by inhaling pollutants such as ash, smoke, or coal.
Is there a color called person?
No, because a person is a human, not a color.
Is Blake a color?
no blake shelton is not a color he is a person a hot person
What are the major symptoms of bronchitis?
The symptoms of Bronchitis are similar to a Severe Asthma attack. The only difference is that bronchitis sounds like wheezing (a lot of wheezing), difficulty breathing, chest pain. high temperature and sometimes a cough or bringing up green or discoloured phelgm.When you have bronchitis it is a good thing to cough up the phelgm because it helps your throat feel better and the chest pain won't be as bad.Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi and may specifically refer toacute bronchitis, caused by viruses or bacteria and lasting several days or weekschronic bronchitis, a persistent, productive cough lasting at least three months in two consecutive years.
Your infant has a cough and is spitting up phlegm that is gray in color do you need to be worried?
Yes get the poor child some cold medicine. If it gets worse or doesn't get better in a day or two go to the doctor.
