The color of your phlegm may be more than simply an unpleasant observation; it may also be an indicator into your health. The color of your mucus might point to underlying issues that may require ...

The color of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future outcomes, according to new research presented ...

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 ...

Snot is made up of water, proteins, antibodies, and dissolved salts, explains Jonathan Parsons, M.D., a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical ...

Milan, Italy: The colour of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future outcomes, according to new ...

Bloody, brown, white, yellow, or green phlegm may be a sign of an underlying condition or infection. Viral and bacterial infections, allergies, and respiratory illnesses can cause phlegm as a symptom.

Mucus is a normal part of the lungs. But smoking and other issues can cause too much mucus to collect there. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Your body makes about a liter (approximately 1 quart) ...