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Glossary: Phlegm
 


Definition
Mucus in the throat or bronchi.

Topics Related To Phlegm
Chanca Piedra (Break-Stone)As A Treatment
"...disorders, asthma, fever, tumors, bladder infections, as a diuretic, for painful joints, jaundice, indigestion, vaginitis, viruses of the reproductive tract, proctitis, poor circulation, excessive phlegm, bronchitis, and coughs..."

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..."

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..."





Last updated: Nov 14, 2009


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