The color of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future outcomes, according to new research presented ...

The color of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future outcomes, according to new research presented ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with more purulent sputum had a higher frequency of exacerbations and hospitalizations over 5 years.

Healthy phlegm is usually clear and runny, but many different health conditions can change the consistency or color. Phlegm, also called sputum, is mucus produced by your lungs that helps protect your ...

Because spitting it out can be bothersome, some people simply swallow it. Is that safe for your health? This was examined with advice from Shin Yuri, an otolaryngology specialist and director.

Mucus has several names. Snot, the sticky goo that pours from your nose during a cold. Or phlegm, the gunk that can clog your lungs and make you cough. You probably aren’t a fan of the stuff. But ...

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