… specific name for the mucus that you cough up from your lungs. Your healthcare professional might call it ‘sputum’. … heartbeat, or pain in your chest or upper back. Brown or black phlegm  There are a few reasons why you may get brown or black phlegm.  One of the most common causes is smoking. If …

… in your airways. Steroid preventer inhalers lower your risk of having asthma symptoms or an asthma attack.  If you … a blue reliever inhaler for your asthma, you’re more at risk of symptoms and asthma attacks. You need to use a … inhaler every day to prevent inflammation, and lower your risk of symptoms.    "Latest guidelines recommend that people …

… or stop taking your medicines without talking to your doctor Your GP, specialist or asthma nurse can talk to you …