Phlegm question. Post and run, will check back later.

Tim'sWifey

So I've had a cold for the last week. This morning I started blowing out and coughing up green phlegm. Does that always indicate an infection? Should I go to the dr or just ride it out? I don't have a fever, or anything else, just a stuffy nose and cough.

mrsadamc 05

I've always functioned on the basis that green anything is not good.  I would go to the dr.  

haleymay18

Green phlegm always accompanies my colds. I usually don't go to the dr. unless it lasts for longer than two weeks.

Kristinmo

haleymay18:

Green phlegm always accompanies my colds. I usually don't go to the dr. unless it lasts for longer than two weeks.

This for me.  Particularly in the morning.  It normally turns clearer as the day goes on.

pinkflipflops44

From what I have read, it comes at the end of sinus infections or other stuff..  I would say maybe you are getting better?

boxermama24

It does not always mean infection, but if you've been sick longer than 7 days and it's still going strong, OR if you got better and it returned in some fashion before completely getting better, then go see a doctor.

magdalina.h

if it's green, I call the dr.

Side note a lady was telling a story of what her old co-worker brought to work once (at a different job). A 6 pack of wine coolers and said it's to help bring the phlem up.  That's one way to try to drink on the job. Needless to say, that co-worker got sent home.