Coughing Up Green Phlegm, Body Ache, Cold Sweats And Fever. Cause?

Posted on Tue, 8 Oct 2013

Question: persistent coughing up green flem for 5 weeks, body ach, weightloss,coldsweats and temp..what does this sound like?

Answered by Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pneumonia

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,

These are the symptoms of a complicated lower tuberculosis, Mycoplasma, etc) and therapy provided, in the form of antibiotics. You should be seen by a provider with promptitude.

Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar