Question 1

do you cough up blood tinged sputum if you have emphysema?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Blood is more common with bronchitis.

Question 2

after yeast infection of throat. tonsils have stones? i have blood tinged sputum. is that from the tonsils? how long till they go away?

Accepted Answer

The blood tinged: Sputum could be from the inflammation of ur throat and tonsils. But also could come from inflammation, infection, or tumor (less likely) in your trachea and lungs. Go see ur dr for any concern and possibly have a chest xray if it persists. Have a great day!  http://www.M.Webmd.Com/a-to-z-guides/coughing-up-blood.

Question 3

after sneezing yesterday, i started to have a blood tinged sputum. today after waking up, i still have rust colored sputum. i'm not experiencing a cough or difficulty breathing but have a congested nose. what's my case and should i go to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

: It is not uncommon to have upper respiratory bleeding with a viral infection.
You can monitor your symptoms for now. Go to the doctor if you have persistent cough with bloody sputum.

Question 4

hello. i've been sick 4 days. fever (99-100). dry cough, persistent. blood tinged/yellow sputum. sore/raw throat. difficulty breathing. thirsty. low a

Accepted Answer

Hacking Cough: Persistent dry ,hacking cough assoc. with low grade fever is usually due to viral infection of the upper airway. Assoc. difficulty breathing, bloody purulent sputum &amp; inflamed throat are symptoms that suggest the need for a proper evaluation to screen for a reactive airway dse or pneumonia. In the interim humidifier &amp; NSAIDs may provide symptom relief if no improvement consult any MD in Network

Question 5

what should i do if i have blood in my sputum?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Blood in sputum is never normal. Depending on the patient's age, health and lung condition(s), it can be something that needs an immediate full-scale evaluation or a brief time to see if it comes back. Let your doctor know what you are seeing and whether there are other symptoms such as fever, weight loss, shortness of breath or other new problems. Good luck!

Question 6

what should you do if you find blood in sputum?

Accepted Answer

Monitor closely!: Blood in sputum is usually due to a respiratory infection, with blood coming from superficial blood vessels traumatized by coughing, and should resolve as one recovers. However, other causes exist and the amount of blood expelled, and for how long, needs to be monitored closely. If it frank blood, instead of blood tinged sputum, or ever more than a tablespoon, please call your doctor immediately.

Question 7

should i be worried if there is blood in my sputum?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Except for the transient coughing of blood with a chest cold, this is always a danger sign. Your physician knows what to do.

Question 8

is it normal to find blood in sputum which disappeared after a few days?

Accepted Answer

No: It may or may not be serious.  If the amount is minimal the most common cause would be bronchitis (inflammation of the airways).

Question 9

i have coughed up blood and sputum earlier and they subsided. what are the drugs i could start using?

Accepted Answer

Need diagnosis...: Coughing blood, called hemoptysis, is a serious symptom that always needs to be evaluated by a doctor. The most common cause is bronchitis but malignancy must be ruled out. There are other serious disorders that result in hemoptysis so see your doctor asap so the proper diagnosis can be made and treatment rendered.

Question 10

i've got cough for the past 4 days and it's really bad. when i wake up in the morning, i notice that i've blood in my sputum. plus i regularly smoke.

Accepted Answer

Seek medical attenti: You need to quit smoking as that can certainly worsen the problem and prolong the course. It sounds like you need to see your doctor asap.

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Do you cough up blood tinged sputum if you have emphysema?

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After yeast infection of throat. tonsils have stones? i have blood tinged sputum. is that from the tonsils? how long till they go away?

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After sneezing yesterday, i started to have a blood tinged sputum. today after waking up, i still have rust colored sputum. i'm not experiencing a cough or difficulty breathing but have a congested nose. what's my case and should i go to the doctor?

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Hello. i've been sick 4 days. fever (99-100). dry cough, persistent. blood tinged/yellow sputum. sore/raw throat. difficulty breathing. thirsty. low a

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What should i do if i have blood in my sputum?

A member asked:

What should you do if you find blood in sputum?

A member asked:

Should i be worried if there is blood in my sputum?

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Is it normal to find blood in sputum which disappeared after a few days?

A member asked:

I have coughed up blood and sputum earlier and they subsided. what are the drugs i could start using?

A member asked:

I've got cough for the past 4 days and it's really bad. when i wake up in the morning, i notice that i've blood in my sputum. plus i regularly smoke.

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