For centuries people and physicians have been observing the color of expulsed phlegm to determine the condition of their body's health. Although medical science has through research studies determined otherwise, as we cover in our article below, the habit continues to modern times. Be it as it is, there are several color ranges of phlegm which we list below including:
Clear sputum White or gray Green or dark yellow Brown Pink Blood or black
Clear sputum
The most common form of phlegm and generally the most harmless as when produced by a cold, allergy or some kind of irritant, this is produced 24/7. If left to its own devices, this phlegm many times goes down the back of one's throat and eventually down to the stomach where it's dissolved.(1)
White or gray
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The findings of this study couldn't not be used to confirm a bacterial bronchitis or used as a basis for or against antibiotic therapy.(2)
Brown:
Typically found expulsed by smokers, a combination of tar, nicotine and resins accumulate in the bronchial and lung passages producing this colored sputum. Other possible causes of brown phlegm are acid reflux when you've been drinking red wine, chocolate or coffee. Likewise, extensive drinking, environmental toxins and even a possible infection are other possible causes of brown colored phlegm.(3)
Pink:
This can be tricky as pink may be an indicator of some pulmonary infection or that a nasal tissue or vessel has broken and formed a leak into the mucus.
Blood or Black:
Get to a physician immediately.
Natural Treatments In Case of Phlegm:
Americans are estimated to having about two colds a year with a total price of about $40 billion per year in OTC products sold. Below are six things that you can do that'll cost a lot less and do a lot more to help during a
Clear sputum White or gray Green or dark yellow Brown Pink Blood or black
Clear sputum
The most common form of phlegm and generally the most harmless as when produced by a cold, allergy or some kind of irritant, this is produced 24/7. If left to its own devices, this phlegm many times goes down the back of one's throat and eventually down to the stomach where it's dissolved.(1)
White or gray
Usually …show more content…
The findings of this study couldn't not be used to confirm a bacterial bronchitis or used as a basis for or against antibiotic therapy.(2)
Brown:
Typically found expulsed by smokers, a combination of tar, nicotine and resins accumulate in the bronchial and lung passages producing this colored sputum. Other possible causes of brown phlegm are acid reflux when you've been drinking red wine, chocolate or coffee. Likewise, extensive drinking, environmental toxins and even a possible infection are other possible causes of brown colored phlegm.(3)
Pink:
This can be tricky as pink may be an indicator of some pulmonary infection or that a nasal tissue or vessel has broken and formed a leak into the mucus.
Blood or Black:
Get to a physician immediately.
Natural Treatments In Case of Phlegm:
Americans are estimated to having about two colds a year with a total price of about $40 billion per year in OTC products sold. Below are six things that you can do that'll cost a lot less and do a lot more to help during a