Coughing up clear jelly balls may be caused by catarrh, a buildup of mucus in the airways. This may occur due to allergies, infections such as colds or flu, pollution, or nasal polyps. If symptoms continue for more than a few weeks, it is best to contact a doctor to find out the cause and get treatment.
Tonsil stones are small lumps of calcified (hardened) material that form in your tonsils' nooks and crannies. They consist of hardened minerals (like calcium), food debris and bacteria or fungi. They're rarely harmful, but they can cause bad breath, sore throat, earache and other symptoms.
Clear phlegm with bubbles, or phlegm that's semi-solid to almost liquid, is normal. Phlegm with sticky, hard chunks, however, is likely a sign of uncontrolled asthma or another type of COPD.
If your tonsillar crypts are enlarged, minerals such as calcium can become trapped, and calcify (harden) into stones. Bacteria or fungi that cause tonsillitis can also cause tonsil stones to form.
Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing. Ongoing cough that may bring up a lot of mucus. The mucus may be clear, white, yellow or greenish.
Phlegm is a specific type of mucus that originates in your lungs and throat. It's slightly thicker than the mucus that's produced in your nose and sinuses. Another name for phlegm is sputum. Most of the time, coughing up phlegm isn't a cause for concern.
If a person has a hernia, this part of the bowel can become trapped inside the scrotum, causing serious problems. The doctor checks for this by having the male cough while feeling inside the scrotal sac. Hernias may be felt as the person coughs and the bowel is pushed downwards.
Benzonatate is a cough suppressant that relieves cough. It works by calming your cough reflex. Common brand names for this medication include Tessalon®, Perles® and Zonatuss®. Talk to a healthcare provider if your symptoms don't improve or if they get worse while taking this medication.
Take a breath that is slightly deeper than normal. Use your stomach muscles to make a series of three rapid exhalations with the airway open, making a "ha, ha, ha" sound. Follow this by controlled diaphragmatic breathing and a deep cough if you feel mucus moving.
A classic sign of bacterial pneumonia is a cough that produces thick, blood-tinged or yellowish-greenish sputum with pus. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
Stage 1 Symptoms are mild and often unnoticed, except during times of exertion. These include mild shortness of breath and a nagging dry cough. Stage 2 Shortness of breath worsens, accompanied by a persistent cough and phlegm production. Flare-ups can cause changes in phlegm color.
Numerous infections and conditions can cause thick jelly-like mucus. The color of the mucus can help determine the cause. For example, green mucus may indicate pneumonia, while pink or red-tinted mucus can indicate lung disease or another condition that causes blood in mucus.
Warm fluids: Drinking warm (not hot) liquids can help loosen thickened mucus. Try tea, warm broth, or hot water with lemon. Steam: You can use a device such as a cool-mist humidifier or steam vaporizer to breathe in warm air. You can also take a hot shower or breathe in vapors from a pot of simmering water.
If you cough up phlegm into your mouth, it won't hurt you to swallow it. Some people find that this makes them cough or it feels like it gets stuck in their throat. Or, it just feels gross. In that case, it's perfectly OK to spit out phlegm — as long as you're being considerate of other people while doing it.
Tonsil stones are hard and appear as white or yellowish formations on the tonsils. They usually smell bad (and make your breath smell bad) due to the presence of bacteria. Tonsil stones can form when food, mucus, and bacteria get stuck in the craters of the tonsils.
In addition, hormonal changes, such as those experienced during pregnancy, can also increase the likelihood of tonsil stone formation. A diet that is too high in calcium without sufficient vitamins K2 and D3 can also contribute to the problems.