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In Medieval Medicine , phlegm was counted as one of the four Bodily Humour s, possessing the properties of coldness and wetness, and was responsible for apathetic and sluggish behaviour. This old belief is preserved in the word '' Phlegmatic ''. COLORS OF PHLEGM Phlegm may be of several different colors.
ILLNESSES RELATED TO PHLEGM Phlegm may be a carrier of Larva e of Intestinal Parasite s (see Hookworm ). Blood y Sputum can be a symptom of serious disease (such as Tuberculosis ), but can also be a relatively benign symptom of a minor disease (such as Bronchitis ). In the latter case, the sputum is normally lightly streaked with blood. Coughing up any significant quantity of blood is always a serious medical condition and warrants immediate treatment. EXTERNAL LINKS
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