GreenPhelgm for 8 weeks - sometimes light sometimes dark

[rpa2002]

I have green phelgm from chest and nose for almost 8 weeks, no fever, but crackling sound in chest. Co-Amoxicilin (3 times daily 7days) + Doxycycline (4 days) didn't work. X-ray and CT was clear. Worried.

Any recent similar

[sassy59]

Clearly things aren’t right so time to go back to your doctor and tell him how you feel. Write things down if it helps. Sounds like you need further investigation. Good luck and hope things improve soon. X

[peege]

8 weeks? I think enough is enough, by now I think I'd be insisting my gp order a full sputum test in case there's one (or more) of the stubborn, nasty bugs that can colonise our lungs. I'd also be working on getting as much mucus up and out of my lungs twice daily. Whilst it's hanging about in your lungs whatever bugs you have are very busy multiplying. Whilst something like pseudomonas can 'hide' in sputum test the test tell which antibiotic will work against the bugs you have. Good luck, back to the gp!

[rpa2002 in reply to peege]

Sputum is sent for test 2 days ago, no waiting. Hope they find the bug...I also get more green discharge more from left nostril....which seems to get filled every 2 hours.......

[peege in reply to rpa2002]

In case it helps, I have a steroid nasal spray for sinus issues. I have to buy it (gp took it off my prescription to save them money 🤬). I buy the Becotide Beclometasone one at the mo to use as & when I need it but there are others. Helps with sinus inflammation so mucus can escape

[sassy59 in reply to peege]

Very helpful reply P. Xxx❤️