Mucus in the throat or bronchi.

	Cigarette Smoke Damage The Condition "...Smokers of all ages are more likely to report pulmonary symptoms such as chronic cough, phlegm production, wheezing, and shortness of breath..." Cystic Fibrosis The Condition "...Some of the other tests that can assist in the diagnosis of CF are chest X-rays, lung function tests, and sputum (phlegm) cultures..." Fennel As A Treatment "...Studies indicate that substances in fennel can reduce airway congestion by thinning and loosening phlegm, which tends to support the addition of fennel in numerous European cough remedies..." Guaifenesin As A Treatment "...Guaifenesin is an expectorant drug usually taken orally to assist the expectoration ("bringing up") of phlegm from the airways in cases of acute respiratory tract infection..." Histoplasmosis The Condition "...Symptoms of chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis include ... a severe cough that can produce green or yellow phlegm..." Pneumonia The Condition "...Signs & Symptoms The common symptoms of pneumonia are a cough with phlegm, fever, chills, chest pain and breathlessness..." Our Question about a cough that produces mucus "A cough with phlegm is a common symptom of pneumonia..." Vinegar As A Treatment "...Function; Reasons For Use Apple cider vinegar breaks down the body's fatty, mucous and phlegm therefore improving the health and function of your liver, bladder, and kidneys..."

Last updated: Feb 28, 2008