A "wet" or "moist" cough, also called a productive cough, describes a cough where mucus or phlegm is produced or heard. Treatments for a wet cough can depend on the cause, which may include the ...
For instance, “with lung infections, lying down helps the cilia [little ‘hairs’ in our lungs] to more effectively move mucus out of the lungs, and the cough reflex is our body's attempt to ...
Phlegm can build up at the back of your throat when you lie down in bed and trigger coughing at night. “The most common cause of this is an upper respiratory tract infection such as colds or flu ...
Dr Munisamy said if your cough is caused by a cold or flu it could be accompanied by yellow phlegm, as well as: Headaches Muscle aches Sneezing Increased temperature/fever. He advised ...