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Having green, yellow, or thickened phlegm (sputum) does not always indicate the presence of an infection. Also, if an infection is present, the color of the phlegm (sputum) does not determine whether a virus, a bacterium or another pathogen has caused it. Simple allergies can also cause changes in the color of the mucus. [1]
[10] [7] Visual inspection can reveal mouth breathing, which is suggestive of nasal obstruction, or a horizontal crease across the nose (caused by the "allergic salute"). [10] In the absence of any specific diagnostic tests, it may be difficult to diagnose PND from history of symptoms alone, as the etiology is broad and the symptoms may be very ...
"Normal healthy mucus travels in a pattern from the front of the nose to the throat by a special way called mucus transport (mucociliary transport), through tiny hairs pushing it along the nose ...
Around 10% of respiratory infections in children are caused by adenoviruses. [11] Most are mild and by the age of 10-years, most children have had at least one adenovirus infection. [5] Adenoviruses are the most common viruses causing an inflamed throat. [16] 75% of conjunctivitis cases are due to adenovirus infection. [14]
“Allergies, asthma, and often viral infections cause white phlegm or phlegm without a lot of color to it,” says Dr. Parsons. Depending on the condition, chronic disease management may be ...
Phlegm is more related to disease than mucus, and can be troublesome for the individual to excrete from the body. Phlegm is a thick secretion in the airway during disease and inflammation. Phlegm usually contains mucus with virus, bacteria, other debris, and sloughed-off inflammatory cells.
Symptoms of bronchiectasis commonly include a cough productive of frequent green or yellow sputum lasting months to years. [3] Other common symptoms include difficulty breathing, wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), and chest pain. Exacerbations of symptoms may occur, these exacerbations occur more frequently in advanced or severe ...
Symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose or rhinorrhea, and wheezing. [1] More severe cases may be associated with nasal flaring, grunting, or respiratory distress. [1] If the child has not been able to feed properly due to the illness, signs of dehydration may be present. [1]