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Does Coughing Up Phlegm Indicate Bronchitis?

Hi, am currently 23 weeks pregnant and I started feeling some congestion in my throat 2 days ago, which today became quite sore. Am also coughing up phlegm, clear mostly, yellow at times. Just trying to make sure it's not bronchitis as am worried for the baby. Thanks!
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain throat congestion and coughing up of yellow phlegm can be due most probably due to upper respiratory tract infection, flu, acute bronchitis etc..
As the symptoms are limited to cough, phlegm and sore throat the chances of bronchitis are less..
As you are pregnant, the immunity of pregnant women are low so you should take proper precautions to prevent worsening of infection..
You should consult an ENT expert and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis..
He can advise you antibiotics like amoxicillin, painkillers like Tylenol, doing warm saline gargles and steam inhalations..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods and sip plenty of warm water..
Chew Vitamin C pellet daily..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Does Coughing Up Phlegm Indicate Bronchitis?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain throat congestion and coughing up of yellow phlegm can be due most probably due to upper respiratory tract infection, flu, acute bronchitis etc.. As the symptoms are limited to cough, phlegm and sore throat the chances of bronchitis are less.. As you are pregnant, the immunity of pregnant women are low so you should take proper precautions to prevent worsening of infection.. You should consult an ENT expert and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis.. He can advise you antibiotics like amoxicillin, painkillers like Tylenol, doing warm saline gargles and steam inhalations.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods and sip plenty of warm water.. Chew Vitamin C pellet daily.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..