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[|Human|] I have bronchitis. Nonsmoker, no asthma or allergies. Started zpac today and inhaler four times a day. Xray shows no pneumonia. I violently cough throughout day more at night. Taking mucinex for cough production. Tonight i coughed up a small pink gel like and a small stick like substance. Could that come from esaphagus or cilia?
[|AI|]  Thanks for asking your question I completely understand your question cough with pink expectoration can be due to many reasons. Bacterial infection, streaking of sputum with blood that occurs in cases of tb, erratic infections, pneumonia. You can consult a pulmonologist who can request for a chest X-ray and sputum for AFB, sputum for myogenic culture and sensitivity. By these tests infection and causative agent for infection can be ruled out. Pulmonologist can start over with some antibiotics to prevent secondary infection.thanks/ regards feel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health