Question 1

why would there be blood in my mucus when i blow my nose?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed lining: There are a large amount of superficial blood vessels inside the nose and when the lining gets very irritated often there can be blood. You may have a sore or some other irritation in your nose that can be easily evaluated and treated by an ENT doctor.

Question 2

why do i have clotted blood in my mucus when i blow my nose?

Accepted Answer

Several: Could be as simple as dryness, viral infection, allergy, blood thinners, bacterial infection, deviated septum, septal perforations, tumors etc.  Treatment depends on cause, so if 2-3 weeks of saline rinses followed by 3-4 drops of sesame oil 2-3 times daily don't help then see ent.

Question 3

blood in mucus. more detail below. i have been sick for about a week and have blood in my mucus when i blow my nose. however, when i cough the mucus up there isn't any blood. the blood just recently showed up. small streaks. i have been taking amax antibi

Accepted Answer

It : It may be that you have some irritation in your nose.  Try using a humidifier, and when you blow your nose blow it very gently.  Also, you could try saline nasal spray to moisturize your nose.  If the bleeding becomes worse, if you develop fever or have any blood from your cough, or have shortness of breath, then you must be seen as an emergency.

Question 4

i sufferd a black eye on christmas, a few days later some blood started to apear in my mucus when i blow my nose,will this go away with time?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: the black eye is generally due to superficial skin and under the skin bleeding related to an injury. However the bloody mucus suggests you may have sustained some trauma to the nasal cavity and/ sinuses. You should get it checked out. Please be careful with how you sustained the initial injury! Best wishes to you!

Question 5

i recently had a cold i'm just starting to get over. when i blow my nose i notice blood in my mucus, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry try Neti: But do watch for changes. It's probably surface capillaries the have been quite irritated and have broken. It should improve as you recover and you may want to use a neti pot saline wash instead of blowing. If it stays or gets worse - see your doctor. But it should heal up. Best!

Question 6

when i blow my nose some blood comes out with the mucus should i be worried? & what should i do to make it better?

Accepted Answer

Dry air: During the colder, winter months the air both outside and inside is drier. This can lead to dry, cracked mucous membranes. A little blood occasionally when blowing your nose is nothing to worry about. If you have regular nosebleeds you should see your doctor. Either way, a humidifier to keep your home around 50% humidity is recommended.

Question 7

everytime i blow my nose i get fair bit of blood mixed in with green mucus going on two weeks not sure what it could be could it be anything serious?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: You probably have sinusitis.  If you are a non-smoker then it is likely viral and you just have to wait for your body to clear the infection.  If you have pain in your face and teeth, fever over 101 or you feel it is getting worse then see your doctor.  You may need an antibiotic for a bacterial sinus infection.  In the meantime, use a nasal saline spray and OTC cold remedy such as Dayquil.

Question 8

i've had blood when i blow my nose sometimes, but i have a cold and hoarked up(from back of nose)thick mucus with streaks of blood.none since. cause?

Accepted Answer

Common.: Cold viruses cause inflammation and fragility of vessels in your upper airway.  Small streaks of blood in mucus are frequently seen in upper respiratory infections.  Frank blood is much less common. Persistent symptoms warrant attention.

Question 9

every time i  blow my nose blood comes out  and mucus. i also have a scab in my nose. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Bleeding from the mucous membrane of the septum between the nostrils. You may benefit by taking a cue tip and gently painting a little vaseline on the scab, particularly if it is in the front of the septum.

Question 10

whenver i blow my nose there's droplets of blood and bloody mucus in the tissue. is this normal? could it be a sign of infection or cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Especially in dry winter air, some blood when you blow your nose can be normal.  If this is unusual for you, and if you have other symptoms (congestion, fatigue, drainage, etc.), it could be a symptom of sinus infection. It would be very rare for this symptom to mean you have cancer.  A simple treatment would be to start moisturizing with saline spray and a little vaseline periodically.

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Blood in my mucus when I blow my nose

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Why would there be blood in my mucus when i blow my nose?

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Why do i have clotted blood in my mucus when i blow my nose?

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Blood in mucus. more detail below. i have been sick for about a week and have blood in my mucus when i blow my nose. however, when i cough the mucus up there isn't any blood. the blood just recently showed up. small streaks. i have been taking amax antibi

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I sufferd a black eye on christmas, a few days later some blood started to apear in my mucus when i blow my nose,will this go away with time?

A member asked:

I recently had a cold i'm just starting to get over. when i blow my nose i notice blood in my mucus, should i be worried?

A member asked:

When i blow my nose some blood comes out with the mucus should i be worried? & what should i do to make it better?

A member asked:

Everytime i blow my nose i get fair bit of blood mixed in with green mucus going on two weeks not sure what it could be could it be anything serious?

A member asked:

I've had blood when i blow my nose sometimes, but i have a cold and hoarked up(from back of nose)thick mucus with streaks of blood.none since. cause?

A member asked:

Every time i blow my nose blood comes out and mucus. i also have a scab in my nose. what could this be?

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Whenver i blow my nose there's droplets of blood and bloody mucus in the tissue. is this normal? could it be a sign of infection or cancer?

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