Phlegm is naturally clear. So, if your phlegm is a different color, such as yellow or green, you may have a viral or bacterial infection. Brown, red, or black phlegm may be a sign of a more serious ...

It’s snot a laughing matter. The color of nasal mucus can help show what state of health a person is in, according to ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Raj Sindwani of the Cleveland Clinic. “If your ...

Your snot provides crucial insights into your health, acting as an early warning system. Clear mucus indicates healthy sinuses, while yellow or green often signals infection. Red or pink suggests ...

As the icy weather approaches, many start coughing and spluttering while they battle winter colds and flu. Although for most coughing up mucus is part of the cold season, coloured phlegm can be a sign ...

Phlegm color can indicate underlying health issues. Clear or white may signal allergies or viral infections. Yellow or green suggests bacterial infection, needing prompt antibiotic treatment. Red ...

It’s not uncommon when you develop a hacking cough from deep down in your lungs to cough up a gel-like substance known as phlegm, or sputum. While you may think nothing of it, simply associating it ...

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 is ...

Lung cancer affects around one in four people in the UK alone, yet Cancer Research has found that a shocking 79 percent of cases could be prevented. Spotting the early signs is one of the best ways to ...

According to recent research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy, the colour of phlegm from people suffering from the lung condition bronchiectasis may ...

The color of your phlegm may be more than simply an unpleasant observation; it may also be an indicator into your health. The ...