Wednesday 12 September 2012

types of PHLEGM~




COUGHING (PHLEGM) *SPUTUM
Infection ------ inflammation ------- accumulation of MUCUS

CLEAR PHLEGM
(absence of PUS)
Caused by : 
1. COMMON COLD by a general viral infection that can lead to allergic irritation of the respiratory organ 
2. POST NASAL DRIP
  1. GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
  2. CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
  3. SMOKING
GREEN PHLEGM
 Due to bacterial infection in the lungs or the bronchi
post nasal drip due to a sinus infection
cured by : avoiding dairy products, starchy foods and excessive meat intake. Drinking plenty of pure water and herbal teas, eating spicy foods and taking hot bath.

YELLOW PHLEGM
INFECTIONS, ALLERGIES OR ASTHMA (BACTERIAL OR VIRAL INFECTION)
inflammation of respiratory tract and lead to an accumulation of inflammatory cells or leukocytes in mucus


PINK PHLEGM
ASTHMATIC


BLOOD WITH PHLEGM

EXCESSIVE SMOKING
HIGH AIR POLLUTION
SEVERE LUNG INFECTION.