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Coughing up green sputum.

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Hi. I have COPD and Asthma. Question is does anyone with these conditions cough up green sputum all the time. Even without infection. Thanks

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djbctla

I only cough up green phlegm when I have an infection, i do know some forum members have your symptoms without infection. They will probably post reply’s later.

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Kenko123 in reply todjbctla

same as the other person only when I have a infection I cough up green but even with out a infection I cough up mucus x

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garshe

Only cough up green mucous when I have infection. Always advised if sputum is green then take emergency pack immediately. If not could get more severe even pneumonia. Xx

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garibaldon

take a sample to your surgery for a laboratory test on it .This will determine if it’s an infection or not

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sueysue in reply togaribaldon

Have done. It shows no infection.!

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Shirleyj

I cough up green stuff without infection, I make sure I nebulise and and do chest clearance 2/3 times a day. If I start feeling ill, I get a sputum test done x

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O2Trees

I think I would be wanting to ask my GP to test for bronchiectasis just to check. Good idea to take sample to GP, and doing the regular chest clearance.

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sueysue in reply toO2Trees

Actually. I think he mentioned that last time I was there. Will chase it up. Thankyou xx

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19909noVeD

Should you take antibiotics even ifvery slightly yellow tinged sputum?I am never sure.

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sueysue in reply to19909noVeD

I was always told that but mine is always green. Took a sample in a dew weeks ago and had no infection so who knows x

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