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Question: ive had a flu and high fever for past three days no more fever today and coughed up green phlegm the size of a grape . what does this mean? also my period was due will the flu delay?
Brief Answer:
mild respiratory virus vs possible flu
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.
I am sorry to hear that you have had an upper respiratory infection. It could have been just a cold or a flu. The green sputum is a possible sign of bronchitis. I recommend that you monitor your cough and if it gets worse and you continue to cough up green sputum you may need to see a medical provider. If it worsens to a bronchitis then you will need an antibiotic. But if the cough lessens and you get better then it was only a virus.
In reference to your cycles. For some women who are very sensitive with their cycles a cold or infection may delay the onset. If you have a history of delayed cycles then you may be late a few days. Most women though will start normally despite an infection .
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
mild respiratory virus vs possible flu
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.
I am sorry to hear that you have had an upper respiratory infection. It could have been just a cold or a flu. The green sputum is a possible sign of bronchitis. I recommend that you monitor your cough and if it gets worse and you continue to cough up green sputum you may need to see a medical provider. If it worsens to a bronchitis then you will need an antibiotic. But if the cough lessens and you get better then it was only a virus.
In reference to your cycles. For some women who are very sensitive with their cycles a cold or infection may delay the onset. If you have a history of delayed cycles then you may be late a few days. Most women though will start normally despite an infection .
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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