Jassey, DOCoughing up thick, green mucus may mean a bacterial or, less often, viral infection, but that's not always true.

This results in the familiar symptoms of runny nose, congestion, and coughing up phlegm. Respiratory infections, including COVID-19, are a common cause of inflammation resulting in a productive cough.

When you get sick, a more-than-normal amount of phlegm can build up in your nose, throat, and lungs and cause discomfort and coughing. Phlegm has an important role to play in keeping your ...

The health expert has also issued advice on when you should see your GP if you have a cough that won't go away ...

Symptoms of this condition include a nagging cough, and you might cough up mucus that’s yellow or green. There are two types of bronchitis: Acute bronchitis. It is the more common type.

A wet cough, sometimes with foul-smelling green or yellow mucus Shortness of ... or pain when you take in a deep breath Coughing up blood or a pink/red phlegm. Dr Munisamy added: “If you are ...