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What Causes Cough With Brownish Phlegm?
Question: Cough with small brown spots 4mm dia. In flem 5 consecutive times during day. Ongoing moderate congestion. Throat getting increasing sore during day.
Brief Answer:
Probably viral upper respiratory tract infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this cough with small phlegm that you have reported. I have reviewed your symptoms and this is suggestive of a probable viral infection. Viral infections often need no aggressive medical treatment. Managing symptoms with tylenol, drinking much water, eating much fruits and moderate physical exercise is often enough to allow the body to fight against this infection. For now, I will suggest you stay calm and apply the above recommendations. Only seek further help if something else like blood in phlegm, breathing difficulties, etc arise.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services and do keep me updated with your progress.
Probably viral upper respiratory tract infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this cough with small phlegm that you have reported. I have reviewed your symptoms and this is suggestive of a probable viral infection. Viral infections often need no aggressive medical treatment. Managing symptoms with tylenol, drinking much water, eating much fruits and moderate physical exercise is often enough to allow the body to fight against this infection. For now, I will suggest you stay calm and apply the above recommendations. Only seek further help if something else like blood in phlegm, breathing difficulties, etc arise.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services and do keep me updated with your progress.
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