Question
When going to bed, I have a large amount of phlegm and feel nausea. Once, after washing my face, I vomited an unknown substance that looked like a tumor or a bacteria, and it smelled very bad, breaking apart when touched. I have to cough up a lot of phlegm every day, especially in the morning. During the recent holiday period, I coughed up yellow phlegm for two days.
Answer
Coughing up phlegm and throat discomfort may be caused by pharyngitis, possibly related to tonsillitis or pharyngitis. Pneumonia can also trigger similar symptoms. Treatment should consider the use of antibiotics taken orally or via intravenous infusion, along with fresh bamboo decoction and lozenges to alleviate symptoms. It is recommended to speak less, avoid alcohol and spicy food, drink plenty of water, and consider drinking honeysuckle water.