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Suggest Remedy For Coughing Up Green Mucus While Treating Cold

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016
Question: Im coughing up dark green mucus .. And i lost my voice and still have a cold .. Should i see a dr or just rest?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and get done chest x ray.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more. But dark green mucus is suggestive of lung infection. And for the diagnosis of this you need to consult doctor and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and Chest x ray.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung infection.
URTI is more likely in your case.
So better to consult doctor and rule out lung infection.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Coughing Up Green Mucus While Treating Cold

Brief Answer: Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and get done chest x ray. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more. But dark green mucus is suggestive of lung infection. And for the diagnosis of this you need to consult doctor and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and Chest x ray. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung infection. URTI is more likely in your case. So better to consult doctor and rule out lung infection. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.