If you’ve ever fought a cold or infection in the past, chances are you’ve had the not-so-pleasant experience of coughing up green phlegm. Along with a runny nose and sore throat, green phlegm is ...

Black mucus is rare. It can be the sign of a fungal infection, or exposure to pollutants such as coal, dust or cigarette ...

Before tossing your next used tissue, you might want to check out the snot color inside. As gross as it sounds, your mucus—be it clear, green, yellow, or brown—is a reflection of your overall health.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Confirming widespread beliefs by doctors and parents alike, the color of phlegm coughed up by people is indeed a good indicator of whether that person has a bacterial ...

A medical expert revealed the significance of different nasal mucus colors, which help determine when you should consult a ...

Whether you're dealing with a runny nose, cough or congestion, your mucus can help determine if it's a minor bother like a common cold, allergies or a more serious health issue. That's right, the ...

There are lots of unpleasant things about being sick. Leaking slimy green snot is near the top of my yuck list. I talked about it with my friend Linda Eddy. She’s a nurse for kids. She runs the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: After I had a bout of laryngitis that hung on for a long time, my voice still cracks and I have to keep clearing my throat. I've also been coughing up green phlegm. What's going on? ...

Waking up with phlegm could signal an underlying respiratory issue, and its color can reveal important clues about your health. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Kuldeep Kumar Grover, critical care ...

It can be hard to decipher when you or your children are suffering from allergies or something more serious. When should you go to the doctor? When should you take medicine, and what should you take?