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What Causes Thick Greenish Sputum And Intermittent Cough?

Starting about a week ago, I coughed and noticed yellowish phlegm even though the cough was not frequent and I didn t cough up much at all. The past few days it is thicker and green but the cough is not frequent. Yesterday after showering and dressing for the day I was so tired. No temperature but I get real cold and later too hot. Should I be very concerned. Surgery to repair a broken tibia was done Feb 19, 2018. I have no spleen
posted on Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* The green sputum with intermittent cough, weakness, fever are signs of lower respiratory infection.
* You must get an x-ray chest and complete blood counts done to manage it precisely before it gets worsen.
* Till that time, maintain hydration with plenty of liquids, do gargles with salted lukewarm water.

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What Causes Thick Greenish Sputum And Intermittent Cough?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * The green sputum with intermittent cough, weakness, fever are signs of lower respiratory infection. * You must get an x-ray chest and complete blood counts done to manage it precisely before it gets worsen. * Till that time, maintain hydration with plenty of liquids, do gargles with salted lukewarm water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.