Sometimes, you can cough up mucus. This is known as a productive cough. The color or smell of the mucus may indicate what illness you have. For example:
--Mucus that is clear is generally associated with bronchitis.
--Mucus that has a bad-smelling odor or is pus-like may be indicative of a bacterial infection.
--Mucus that contains blood may indicate a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.
People who cough a lot know how physically exhausting it can be. People with the cough may also suffer from:
-Inability to sleep at night
-Fatigue
-Muscle pain
-Chest pain
-Sweating
-Involuntary leakage of urine.
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