you are right to be concerned! what may have started out as an allergy or even a cold may have turned into something more serious. coughing up mucous can be caused by the post nasal drip of allergies or sinus infection. but it can also be from a cold asthma bronchitis or even pneumonia. the only way to know is for your doctor to take a look and listen. your symptoms have been going on long enough that you should give your doctor a call. you need to find out what is going on and how to get some relief. here’s a great webmd article on cough that can give you more information. hope you feel better soon!
is this a symptom of post nasal drip or something a little more serious? . i spent the weekend at a relative's home and they have a cat. i'm allergic to cats so naturally my eyes were irritated i was sneezing and a bit congested. after about a week the sneezing and congestion went away but i began to cough. it started off as a dry cough but now after about two weeks it sounds pretty horrible and there's quite a bit of mucus. is this a symptom of post nasal drip or something a little more serious?