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 ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Confirming widespread beliefs by doctors and parents alike, the color of phlegm coughed up by people is indeed a good indicator of whether that person has a bacterial ...

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 ...

It's that time of year when the dreaded lurgy strikes more than ever, leaving millions of us with a hacking cough, full of snot and a sore throat. That's because Christmas is the peak time for viruses ...

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