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What Causes Coughing Up A Yellow Phlegm With Sore Throat?

I recently about 2 weeks ago had bronchitis treated with augmentan (sic) this cleared up... About 3 days ago I developed a severe sore throat with some ear discomfort ... No white bumps in throat... This evening started coughing up a white to very light yellow foamy phlegm ... Should I be concerned or see my doctor?
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM.
I read and understand your question very well.
I try my best to help you in this regards.

As you have cough with yellow phlegm with sore throat with ear discomfort, and in past you have taken treatment for bronchitis, You should concern about this. It may be because of recurrent infection or development of URTI (upper respiratory track infection ) etc. I suggest you take X ray chest PA view for this and consult a good physician for this.

I hope my advice will help you a lot.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Vijay
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What Causes Coughing Up A Yellow Phlegm With Sore Throat?

Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best to help you in this regards. As you have cough with yellow phlegm with sore throat with ear discomfort, and in past you have taken treatment for bronchitis, You should concern about this. It may be because of recurrent infection or development of URTI (upper respiratory track infection ) etc. I suggest you take X ray chest PA view for this and consult a good physician for this. I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Dr Vijay