both cough up green mucus but have completely different underlying causes.
Likewise, someone with clear mucus could be dealing with allergies, asthma, reflux, environmental irritation, or another condition.
Instead of asking only:
“What color is my phlegm?”
consider the bigger picture:
How long has it been happening?
Is it getting worse?
Do you have a fever?
Are you short of breath?
Do you smoke?
Do you have allergies?
Does it happen mainly at night?
Does it worsen after meals?
Does it happen at work but improve elsewhere?
Are you losing
