HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 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 Does Pink Mucus Discharge After Coughing Indicate?

I have bronchitis. Nonsmoker, no asthma or allergies. Started zpac today and inhaler four times a day. Xray shows no pneumonia. I violently cough throughout day more at night. Taking mucinex for cough production. Tonight i coughed up a small pink gel like and a small stick like substance. Could that come from esaphagus or cilia?
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
thanks for asking your question
I completely understand your question
cough with pink expectoration can be due to many reasons.
bacterial infection, streaking of sputum with blood that occurs in cases of tb, serratia infections, pneumonia.
you can consult a pulmonologist whi can request for a chest xray and sputum for afb, sputum for pyogenic culture and senstivity.
by these tests infection and causitive agent for infection can be ruled out.
pulmonologist can start over with some antibiotics to prevent secondary infection.
thanks/ regards
feel free to ask more questions
may god bless you with good health
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
 

Recent questions on Asthma


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does Pink Mucus Discharge After Coughing Indicate?

thanks for asking your question I completely understand your question cough with pink expectoration can be due to many reasons. bacterial infection, streaking of sputum with blood that occurs in cases of tb, serratia infections, pneumonia. you can consult a pulmonologist whi can request for a chest xray and sputum for afb, sputum for pyogenic culture and senstivity. by these tests infection and causitive agent for infection can be ruled out. pulmonologist can start over with some antibiotics to prevent secondary infection. thanks/ regards feel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health