Cough And Bad Breath






How can you tell if you have a chest infection?

a persistent cough. coughing up yellow or green phlegm (thick mucus), or coughing up blood. breathlessness or rapid and shallow breathing. wheezing. a high temperature (fever) a rapid heartbeat. chest pain or tightness. feeling confused and disorientated.

What is white phlegm a sign of?

White. Thicker white mucus goes along with feelings of congestion and may be a sign that an infection is starting. The white color comes from an increased number of white blood cells. If you have asthma, lots of white phlegm may be a sign of inflamed airways.

Is white phlegm bad?

With viral bronchitis, small amounts of white mucus are often coughed up. This mucus often changes from white to green or yellow. The color change does not mean there is a bacterial infection. Color change means only that cells associated with inflammation have moved into the airway and are coloring the sputum.

What is silent pneumonia?

"Walking pneumonia" is a non-medical term for a mild case of pneumonia. Technically, it's called atypical pneumonia and is caused by bacteria or viruses; often a common bacterium called Mycoplasma pneumonia. Walking pneumonia can still make you miserable, with cough, fever, chest pain, mild chills, headache, etc.

How do I know if I need antibiotics for a cough?


Some signs of this are pain around your face and eyes that may get worse when you bend over. You might also cough up thick, yellow or green mucus. These symptoms may also occur with a cold. But if they last for more than a week or are severe, you may have a bacterial infection and need antibiotics.

When should you see a doctor about a cough?

When to see your GP However, you should seek medical advice if: you've had a cough for more than three weeks. your cough is particularly severe. you cough up blood or experience shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or chest pain.

How do I know if my cough is viral or bacterial?

Symptoms that last more than 10 days. Recurring fevers. Shortness of breath. Excessive yellow or green mucus.





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