Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Asked 9 months ago

Does asthma cause phlegm?

My cousin, who has severe asthma, always complains about a lot of phlegm during her attacks. Does asthma generally cause people to produce a lot of phlegm, or is it more of a secondary symptom?

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Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, the airways get inflamed and make phlegm. Drinking warm water throughout the day really helps to thin it out.

Mariyam Joseph Mariyam Joseph Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Yes, asthma inflammation leads to excess phlegm production. Keep yourself well-hydrated to help break it down, and make sure you're using your controller inhaler as prescribed to keep the inflammation low.

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Bro, don't stress too much about the phlegm, it's just your body trying to protect your airways. Just sip on some warm honey-ginger water and you will feel much lighter soon.

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Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I get so tired of that constant throat-clearing feeling because of the phlegm, especially in college lectures. What worked for me was doing regular warm water gargles with salt and taking my inhaler on time.

Suresh Pillai Suresh Pillai Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My lungs think they are in the business of manufacturing phlegm, especially during winter! Yes, it is very typical of asthma. Just keep your steam machine ready and carry on.

Vikram Roy Vikram Roy Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Asthma causes hypersecretion of mucus, which presents as phlegm. While warm liquids and steam provide temporary relief, getting your doctor to adjust your anti-inflammatory medication is the best long-term solution.

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