What Causes Severe Cough With Green Phlegm?

Posted on Sun, 28 Aug 2016

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Question : I have a slight cough. When I try to clear my throat, I get some slightly green flem.
This has been going on for a week.

Answered by Dr. Shashi Dangwal (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The cough is because of the lisinipril tablet that you are taking.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

From your description I can see that you are taking lisinopril which is a anti hypertensive drug belonging to a class of drugs called ACE Inhibitors. These drugs are known to cause cough and this condition is called ACE Inhibitor induced cough.

I suggest you consult your treating physician regarding change of drugs and the cough will go away.

In the meanwhile you may take a tablet of montair lc daily which may also help in controlling the cough.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj