“Batuk basah” or wet cough is often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. It produces mucus and a feeling as though something is stuck in the chest. It also brings up mucus in the mouth. A wet cough is often a sign that the body is producing more mucus than it normally does. A cough that lasts for more than six weeks can be considered a chronic wet cough. Sometimes, it leads to the production of green phlegm in the throat. Blood may be noticeable in mucus, hinting at a serious underlying condition. The cough often gets worse at night as the mucus collects at the back of the throat when one is lying down.
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