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8 possible causes of 'Coughing up phlegm'

1. Common Cold Overview
The common cold is a virus that involves symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose and a headache. Learn the cause...

Symptoms:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Aversion to food or drink
  • Dizziness
  • Muscle pain
  • Coughing up phlegm
2. Acute Bronchitis
Your bronchial tubes are responsible for delivering air to your lungs. When these tubes become inflamed, mucu...

Symptoms:

  • Pain
  • Chest pain under breastbone
  • Fatigue
  • General weakness
  • Coughing up phlegm
3. Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. The infection may be caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. P...

Symptoms:

  • Respiratory crackles
  • Rapid shallow breathing
  • Coughing up yellow sputum
  • Loss of appetite
  • Coughing up phlegm
4. Asthma Overview
Learn about asthma. Explore the types of asthma and read information about their symptoms, causes and treatme...

Symptoms:

  • Moist skin
  • Cough, productive
  • Fidgeting
  • Coughing up phlegm
  • Blue color skin
5. Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the body but i...

Symptoms:

  • Chest pain
  • Headache severe
  • Urine color abnormal
  • Brittle nails
  • Coughing up phlegm
6. Allergies Overview
An allergy is the immune system's response to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to your body....
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Rash on genitals
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Coughing up phlegm
7. Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a recessive genetic disorder that can lead to serious complications or even put your life ...

Symptoms:

  • Increased appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Pain
  • Chills
  • Coughing up phlegm
8. Absence of Gamma Globulin in Blood
Agammaglobulinemia (AGMX) is an inherited immune system disorder. Passed from parent to child, it is also kno...

Symptoms:

  • Visual impairment
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Skin infections
  • Itching of eye
  • Coughing up phlegm
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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