Wearing narrow shoes can put excessive pressure on the sides of the foot which ultimately causes this condition. Bone destruction caused by some specific types of Arthritis, such as the Psoriatic and Rheumatoid Arthritis, can lead to misalignment of joints which results in the formation of a bunion.
Smoke inhalation and nicotine are notorious for causing production of mucus; it is also the primary cause of bronchitis and emphysema. A âno smokingâ policy combined with exercise will help to reduce the mucus build-up in the lungs considerably.
3. Coughing up yellow mucus could be a sign of chronic bronchitis caused by smoking or hazardous work environment like coal mines or chemical factories. In this case the phlegm is especially thick and hard to cough up and might even restricting oxygen to lungs and cause characteristic blue lips. 4. Sinus infection is another reason for you to be coughing up yellow mucus that might also contain traces of blood, fever and a general feeling of listlessness. Stagnant mucus is an excellent breeding medium for bacteria that thrives in warm, dark sinus cavities.