Learn why phlegm happens and discover gentler, everyday ways to remove it without resorting to loud “uncle coughs”.

Another natural method that may help you find relief from environmental factors behind your post-nasal drip is by inhaling steam (safely!), Dr. Mayerhoff says. He says you can do this by boiling a bit ...

Coughing up thick, green mucus may mean a bacterial or, less often, viral infection, but that's not always true. You ...

The symptoms can include coughing up thick yellow, green, or brown phlegm. Seek medical attention if you think you have pneumonia and you are having difficulty breathing. Asthma is a long-term ...

So it’s not out of the ordinary to cough up mucus from time to time. But if the mucus is thick or a different color (green or yellow), it could be a sign of pneumonia or bronchitis.