Brown Phlegm Causes WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Brown Phlegm Causes
Mucus that thickens and becomes discolored is called phlegm. Generally, a simple diagnosis can be made based on the color of your phlegm. Brown phlegm, as well as yellow or green phlegm, is a sign that your body is fighting an infection.1
Fast Facts:
- Coughing up brown phlegm is also a sign of too much smoking.2
- Resin in cigarette smoke causes phlegm to appear brown. 2
- Healthy mucus is clear or white.2
- Consult a doctor immediately if you cough up bloody phlegm.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ GetRidofThings.com: Get Rid of Phlegm
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Economic Expert: Phlegm Coughing Symptom
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Cause of brown phlem, Causes of brown phlegm, Cause of brown flem
- Last update: Sep. 24, 2009
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