My mom has been coughing a lot ever since I came home from school today. She was laying in bed and she fell asleep. Later on about an hour later she got up and went to the washroom. I heard her harshly coughing and it sounded like she was either coughing up mucus or vomiting. Around the house there was medicine which I assume she was taking. I found Benylin extra strength cold and sinus. There was also open gravel, Ricola and Calmylin. I have been home for around 2 hours and she hasn't gotten up unless she was going to the washroom which she did twice in the past 2 hours. She has been coughing like this before but not as harsh and without coughing up mucus or vomiting. Last year she was coughing this harshly but wasn't coughing up mucus or vomiting. Ever since then she has ever so often had these coughing fits. Sometimes there not that bad but sometimes they are harsh. I am not sure when the last time someone has checked on her since I had just got back from spending this week at my fathers house since my mother and father live separate. I am concerned about her and I was wondering what type of illness she might have. I have considered calling my grandmother and asking to come check up on her. I am also not sure wether or not if I should ask her if my mom needs anything or if I should just leave her to rest. I am not sure what to do or what might help her right now but I am feeling like I am useless and can't do anything to help her. Please help.