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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s never any fun feeling under the weather, but when a common cold is paired with excess phlegm, it ...

Doctors explain the best ways to get rid of chest congestion, including home remedies and medications. Plus, they explain ...

If you're wondering how to get rid of phlegm in your chest and throat, you can try drinking plenty of fluids, using a humidifier, and gargling warm salt water. Phlegm, or sputum, is a slimy, slippery ...

When you're sick you'll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it's thicker or a different color: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown. We all produce mucus, even when healthy. Mucus is a ...

Clear, bubbly phlegm does not typically indicate a problem. However, coughing up large amounts could indicate an underlying health issue, such as fluid in the lungs. Phlegm, or sputum, is a type of ...

A spitting pot I consider as an essential part of the bed-room apparatus. That’s what French physician René Laennec wrote in 1821. Laennec, who invented the stethoscope, spent his days gazing at his ...

TB tests use phlegm — not the easiest thing to get or work with. It takes time for results. And there can be false negatives ...

Mucus is a thin, slippery fluid that lines the nose, throat, and other passages to trap dust and germs. Phlegm is a thicker type of mucus produced in the lungs to catch and remove harmful particles ...