Coughing up white or clear phlegm balls can be a symptom of many conditions. It usually doesn't signify a serious condition unless you have other symptoms.

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DOMedically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Coughing up mucus is often a sign of a respiratory infection, allergies, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or ...

Sometimes when you cough, you can bring up mucus, also called phlegm or sputum. When that happens, it's called a “wet” or "productive" cough. When you have one, it may sound and feel like ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Throwing up mucus can occur when mucus from your stomach lining or mucus that you swallow appears in your vomit. Mucus from postnasal drip and coughing can ...

If you're dealing with green phlegm, it's important to get tested for COVID-19 so you can take care of yourself and avoid infecting others. Next up, here’s what symptoms of COVID-19 look like if ...

Coughing up white mucus or phlegm can indicate several conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In some cases, a person may need to see a doctor.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 103-year-old woman with a medical problem that I hope you can help me with. I cough up a lot of mucus every day, which is clear with no discoloration. The cough can start ...

If you’re sick with a cold and constantly coughing up phlegm, an over-the-counter expectorant like Mucinex can help to loosen up phlegm so you don’t have to cough so forcefully to get it out.

If you’ve ever fought a cold or infection in the past, chances are you’ve had the not-so-pleasant experience of coughing up green phlegm. Along with a runny nose and sore throat, green phlegm ...