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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 3, 2023 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
My pulmonologist said that people with Bronchiectasis can produce colored mucus routinely. He said it is more important to go by how you feel as indication of a flare/infection. However the more I find out and read it does seem the color is indicative of something in and of itself. I find it a bit confusing and no doubt if my pseudomonas could be magically cured, my sputum would change color! Perhaps he is saying that with Bronchiectasis there may always be some bacteria present producing colored sputum but until it makes you sick it is not considered an exacerbation? Not sure on this. Seems those doing well on this forum say they produce clear or lightly colored sputum.
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Hello @irenea8
I too am concerned about the color of sputum. It is generally light green. When I report it, My pulmonologist immediately requests a sputum sample and prescribes a strong antibiotic. She is so quick to prescribe it that I am at times reluctant to report green sputum. Would it be helpful to ask your Pulmonologist what other symptoms they think indicates an infection? Is it possible to have an infection and feel fine?
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Mine changes color during the day! Sometimes light yellow then a few hours later some greenish then later maybe some regular yellow! Very odd and almost entertaining! One of my theories is that when I am having an allergic reaction the sputum is more green (contains MPO) and when it's more normal production it is lighter yellow...but who knows. If I use hair spray it is guaranteed to produce green...so I don't use hair spray anymore.