Question 1

what can it be when you cough blood in mucus?

Accepted Answer

From 0 to 60----: It could be nothing OR it could be something. If you have risk factors for any type of lung cancer such as smoking, or inhalation of second hand smoke from those around you, work, etc. then, this could be important. You should capture some mucus in a sterile jar 3 times and see if you can find any more blood and take that in to your doctor for analysis. Chest X-ray to be done as well.

Question 2

i have a bad cough & blood came with mucus is it normal?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Small amounts of blood-tinged mucus can mean a bacterial infection. See your doc and get evaluated. More than a tbsp of blood is more worrying and, of course, if there is a lot more than that you should head to the Emergency Room.  If you have shortness of breath, constant chest pain, (not just when you cough), or fever over 101 F, you need to go to the ER in that case, too.  Hope you feel better!

Question 3

i am coughing up mucus off my chest and it has a really foul taste, and past few days i've cough blood up too, i'm rather worried?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: You should see a doctor so that they can prescribe you some medications that will help you. Blood can sometimes mean that you are causing a type of trauma to the lungs (hard coughing).

Question 4

i have covid i can't stop coughing it's mostly cry cough but now am then light green mucus and sometimes coughing up blood, breathing seems okay?

Accepted Answer

: With the changing in color of phlegm I think you should be treated with oral antibiotic(s), blood streaked sputum is common in bronchitis. Please call your doctor for help.

Question 5

i am getting over my cold. but i still have this bad cough. hurts my lower back and side, coughing up.blood, and mucus stuck in my chest. earache too ?

Accepted Answer

Exam and chest xray: You should be examined for severe bronchitis or possible pneumonia. Never ignore bloody expectoration. A chest film and antibiotics are a logical suggestion. Stop smoking!

Question 6

tight wheezy chest and cough, blood taste in back of throat but no blood in mucus! have bad hayfever would this be the cause or something more serious?

Accepted Answer

Please...: If you are wheezing, see a Dr. ASAP!  Please...  we are getting into a long weekend and this could get much worse

Question 7

how do i stop coughing up blood-streaked mucus, and is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

It must be worked ul: Persistent cough associated with blood  needs to be worked up esp in a smoker or if associated with constitutional symptoms like fever , night sweats or weight loss.

Question 8

how can i treat coughing up blood with mucus?

Accepted Answer

Blood with mucus: Needs to be worked up up.  Could be an infection, tb, or cancer.  You need to see a pulmonologist.

Question 9

i have been coughing up blood tinged mucus after strenuous physical exertion. i'm very drained physically, and i have a rattling in my chest afterward?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: You might have a pneumonia or any of a number of other conditions but it's impossible to diagnose by your post. More importantly, even if we could diagnose, we couldn't treat. So go see your family doc who can diagnose & treat!

Question 10

had a bad cold for about 8 days. past few days it's got worse and im coughing up blood and green/grey mucus and there's blood in my snot. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Coughing: You have a post nasal drip.The mucus is eroding the blood vessels in the nose causing the mucus to be blood tinged. If after another couple of days you are no better consult your physician because you probably have sinusitis from where the post nasal drip is coming from.

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I have a bad cough & blood came with mucus is it normal?

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I am coughing up mucus off my chest and it has a really foul taste, and past few days i've cough blood up too, i'm rather worried?

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I have covid i can't stop coughing it's mostly cry cough but now am then light green mucus and sometimes coughing up blood, breathing seems okay?

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I am getting over my cold. but i still have this bad cough. hurts my lower back and side, coughing up.blood, and mucus stuck in my chest. earache too ?

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Tight wheezy chest and cough, blood taste in back of throat but no blood in mucus! have bad hayfever would this be the cause or something more serious?

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How do i stop coughing up blood-streaked mucus, and is it dangerous?

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How can i treat coughing up blood with mucus?

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I have been coughing up blood tinged mucus after strenuous physical exertion. i'm very drained physically, and i have a rattling in my chest afterward?

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Had a bad cold for about 8 days. past few days it's got worse and im coughing up blood and green/grey mucus and there's blood in my snot. what's wrong?

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