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
- GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
- CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
- 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.
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