If you’ve ever fought a cold or infection in the past, chances are you’ve had the not-so-pleasant experience of coughing up green phlegm. Along with a runny nose and sore throat, green phlegm is ...

Black mucus is rare. It can be the sign of a fungal infection, or exposure to pollutants such as coal, dust or cigarette ...

A medical expert revealed the significance of different nasal mucus colors, which help determine when you should consult a ...

When you’re sick, you’ll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it’s thicker or a different colour: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown. What can this phlegm – also called mucus, snot, ...

Whether you're dealing with a runny nose, cough or congestion, your mucus can help determine if it's a minor bother like a common cold, allergies or a more serious health issue. That's right, the ...

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Confirming widespread beliefs by doctors and parents alike, the color of phlegm coughed up by people is indeed a good indicator of whether that person has a bacterial ...

Americans are weathering the worst flu season in years, as a number of other respiratory illnesses circulate too, such as COVID-19, RSV and the common cold. A telltale sign you’re getting sick is ...

It can be hard to decipher when you or your children are suffering from allergies or something more serious. When should you go to the doctor? When should you take medicine, and what should you take?

There are lots of unpleasant things about being sick. Leaking slimy green snot is near the top of my yuck list. I talked about it with my friend Linda Eddy. She’s a nurse for kids. She runs the ...