Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
178 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Severe Cough And Chlorine Taste In Mouth?

Hi, I have been suffering from a cough since March this year,nice had 3 lots of antibiotics, chest X ray and sputum tests which all came back clear. I m now tasting chlorine when I cough any sputum up, it is light green in colour. I m on holiday in Australia and due to return to the UK on 19/20th D3cember
posted on Sun, 11 Dec 2016
Twitter Sun, 25 Dec 2016 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 26 Dec 2016 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello Dear. A thick and green phlegm may be a sign of a viral or bacterial infection, sinus infection, or lower respiratory tract infection. Typically, this occurs when the immune system sends white blood cells, known as neutrophils, to the area of infection. These cells contain a green protein, which, when present in large quantities, turn the mucus into a greenish hue.

If you are not cured even after several doses of oral antibiotics then chest xray may be required to see if you have pneumonia.

In that case the doctor may suggest you to get admitted and get a course of IV antibiotic. The doctor may also send your sputum sample for testing for Tuberculosis.

Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
All the best
With warm regards
Dr Sanjay Kini
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Severe Cough And Chlorine Taste In Mouth?

Hello Dear. A thick and green phlegm may be a sign of a viral or bacterial infection, sinus infection, or lower respiratory tract infection. Typically, this occurs when the immune system sends white blood cells, known as neutrophils, to the area of infection. These cells contain a green protein, which, when present in large quantities, turn the mucus into a greenish hue. If you are not cured even after several doses of oral antibiotics then chest xray may be required to see if you have pneumonia. In that case the doctor may suggest you to get admitted and get a course of IV antibiotic. The doctor may also send your sputum sample for testing for Tuberculosis. Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini