Contents:
- Medical Video: 5 common causes of coughing up blood
- The cause of coughing up phlegm in the morning
- Other conditions that can cause coughing up phlegm in the morning
- 1. Acute bronchitis
- 2. Pneumonia
- 3. Pulmonary edema (wet lung)
- 4. Other conditions
Medical Video: 5 common causes of coughing up blood
Coughing up phlegm in the morning is generally experienced by the elderly (elderly). No doubt also, children or adults can also experience it. There are coughs that only occur for a short period of time, some of which occur over a long period of time. Coughing occurs due to the respiratory tract mechanism to expel foreign objects in it, including phlegm. Then, what causes coughing up phlegm in the morning?
The cause of coughing up phlegm in the morning
Cough with phlegm in the morning it can occur due to various causes. This condition occurs when the cough reflex is suppressed when you sleep, so that phlegm accumulates at night. Finally when you wake up in the morning your body will react by causing a phlegm cough.
Other conditions that can cause coughing up phlegm in the morning
1. Acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is one of the most common causes of cough. Worse yet, this usually happens in the morning. Acute bronchitis refers to the condition of swelling of the airways (bronchi) which are enlarged and caused by viral infections.
Infection of the airways can cause an increase in mucus production. In addition to persistent coughing, symptoms of acute bronchitis can include wheezing and shortness of breath. Fever also usually occurs for one week or more in different people.
2. Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that attacks the air sacs in the lungs. Unlike acute bronchitis, most cases of pneumonia are caused by bacterial infections. While the conditions caused by viruses and fungi are less common.
In addition to coughing up phlegm in the morning, other symptoms are also common. These include fever, chills, shortness of breath, weakness, and pain when breathing. Antibiotic treatment is a way to treat bacterial pneumonia. Hospitalization and other breathing aids may be needed for people with severe pneumonia.
3. Pulmonary edema (wet lung)
Pulmonary edema is a buildup of fluid in the lungs. This condition is also often called a wet lung. Fluid will accumulate in the air sac, causing difficulty breathing. Pulmonary edema usually caused by a heart problem, but there are other medical conditions that can cause pulmonary edema.
4. Other conditions
A number of other diseases and conditions can also cause you to experience coughing up phlegm in the morning. Lung cancer for example. This condition can also cause you to cough in the morning. This happens when a tumor or cancer blocks your airway.
In addition, there is asthma that can cause you to cough after waking up. Sometimes asthma can cause a dry cough.
Consult your doctor as soon as possible if you experience a phlegm cough, especially if the symptoms do not heal after more than one week. Immediately go to the emergency department if your phlegm symptoms are accompanied by signs such as high fever, coughing up blood, chills, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headaches, fainting, weakness, unconsciousness, and / or pale face.
