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What Causes Vomiting Of Phlegm Every Morning?
Posted on
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
Answered on
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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Question : Hi. I get up every morning throwing up phlem? Why?
Brief Answer:
it could be COPD
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
having phlegm daily for at least 3 months in a row each year for two years is the definition of chronic bronchitis which is one of the clinical presentations of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). I mention chronic first (instead of acute) because you haven't mentioned any other symptoms like fever etc.
COPD may also cause shortness of breath particularly during physical activity. Smokers are more prone to COPD than non-smokers.
If you have any relevant information regarding your situation like a recent infection or more data about your symptoms and perhaps test reports, I'll be glad to comment on them.
Kind Regards!
it could be COPD
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
having phlegm daily for at least 3 months in a row each year for two years is the definition of chronic bronchitis which is one of the clinical presentations of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). I mention chronic first (instead of acute) because you haven't mentioned any other symptoms like fever etc.
COPD may also cause shortness of breath particularly during physical activity. Smokers are more prone to COPD than non-smokers.
If you have any relevant information regarding your situation like a recent infection or more data about your symptoms and perhaps test reports, I'll be glad to comment on them.
Kind Regards!
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