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Is It Better To Cough Up More Infection Mucus (it's Coming Out) Or Does It Mean Increasing Infection?
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Okay, I have been ignoring a low grade lung infection since November. All of a sudden, I am coughing up much more green with darker specks mucus. Does this mean "it's coming out" and being done with, or is it something I need to be seen for?

posted March 5, 2017
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

It's an infection and one you should have gotten rid of months ago. Get to your doc ASAP; go to the ER if you have to, but don't wait. The increased green gun means it's really gotten hold of you.

posted March 6, 2017 (edited)
A MyCOPDTeam Member

It means that there's a bacterial infection and you need to see your doctor and be put on an anti-biotic and perhaps some prednisone. It is possible that you have bronchitis or pneumonia.

posted March 7, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Absolutely Audrey better out than in. Are you on a strong antbiotc? That will also help. Stay positive.

posted March 9, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I agree with what @A MyCOPDTeam Member said. Thats what I'm going thru now and I've been sick since November too. And if you don't treat it you will end up in the hospital like I did. The longer you wait the worse it gets.

posted March 7, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Depending on the color of phlegm. I was treated for pneumonia a couple years ago.After that I felt a little better. Hope this helps.

posted March 6, 2017

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