

Human: I have an infection and I'm coughing up green phlegm. What are these symptoms of?

Assistant: Green sputum, huh?  It sounds like you might have a sinus infection, if you had green sputum from your lungs it might indicate bronchitis or pneumonia, but your sputum sounds more like sinus discharge.  If it’s stuffy and your mucus looks like that, you might want to schedule an appointment with an otorhinolaryngologist, or Ear, Nose and Throat doctor.  If you can get in right away, that will usually mean a faster response and care.  For the meantime you can try increasing your fluids, sleeping with your head elevated, and using a humidifier, if you have one.


Human: I have an infection and I'm coughing up green phlegm. What are these symptoms of?

Assistant: I know this is difficult, but it sounds like it’s a good idea to just take it easy and focus on getting well. Have you been drinking enough fluids? Can you get some rest?
I have an infection and I'm coughing up green phlegm. What are these symptoms of?
Green sputum, huh?  It sounds like you might have a sinus infection, if you had green sputum from your lungs it might indicate bronchitis or pneumonia, but your sputum sounds more like sinus discharge.  If it’s stuffy and your mucus looks like that, you might want to schedule an appointment with an otorhinolaryngologist, or Ear, Nose and Throat doctor.  If you can get in right away, that will usually mean a faster response and care.  For the meantime you can try increasing your fluids, sleeping with your head elevated, and using a humidifier, if you have one.
I know this is difficult, but it sounds like it’s a good idea to just take it easy and focus on getting well. Have you been drinking enough fluids? Can you get some rest?