Question 1

i've been coughing up green mucus. have nausia chills headache dizziness fatigue occasional vomiting and coughed up blood once. what is it? i'm scared

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Virus: May be a virus which can last up to 2 weeks. If symptoms fail to improve see your doctor. Stay hydrated and take otc remedies for fever/muscle aches.

Question 2

my dad is coughing up blood but only once in a while should i take him to a doctor?

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Yes: Please.Take him to see his doctor. Thank you for taking such good care of your dad.

Question 3

meaning of blood in cough?

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Hemoptysis...: Hemoptysis, or blood in the sputum, is usually due to bronchitis. However, there are many other disorders that can cause this, some benign like bronchitis but it can be due to malignancy. You should see your doctor so an evaluation can be gone to be sure that your hemoptysis is due to a benign disorder. You may need some testing. If you smoke, you need to quit to decrease airway inflammation.

Question 4

why am i tasting blood when i cough?

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See your doctor: Blood in your sputum on coughing is called hemoptysis. Even if you don't see blood, the taste of blood suggests the presence of blood. See you doctor.

Question 5

i am having cough, today morning i have noticed blood with white cough. i don't have cold just rare coughing ups. help me with better solution?

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X ray: If you have been coughing for week or so with blood tinged sputum
you should see a doctor to rule out t.B. With skin test and chest x ray. Check if you have night sweat

Question 6

my cough has began producing flem that has blood in it. should i be concerned?

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Likely bronchitis: If your symptoms extend over 1 week, worsen suddenly or become unbearable seek medical attention. Bronchitis may progress to full blown pneumonia.

Question 7

i'm having cough with blood?

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See your Dr: Blood in your sputum is a warning sign of possible cancer that should not be ignored. The source of the blood could be the lung itself, the bronchial tree, the sinuses or the nasopharyngeal area or throat. It often turns out to be due to nothing serious BUT it's best to consult your physician. Best to be safe than sorry. Lets hope it is indeed nothing serious.

Best Wishes

Question 8

what causes adults to cough up blood?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities...: The most common reason for coughing blood, called hemoptysis, is bronchitis. But, malignancy must always be ruled out so, if you are coughing blood, see your doctor asap!

Question 9

what can cause you to cough up blood?

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Frank Blood?: Per Mayo Clinic, possible reasons for coughing blood include: chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, cystic Fibrosis, pneumonia, abscess of lung, emphysema,pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, parasitic infections. See:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/coughing-up-blood/basics/causes/sym-20050934

Question 10

what can cause one to cough up blood?

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Possibilities...: Coughing blood, called hemoptysis, is caused by bronchitis most of the time. However, malignancy can also cause this so coughing blood is a symptom that always requires an evaluation by a doctor so that malignancy can be ruled out.

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I've been coughing up green mucus. have nausia chills headache dizziness fatigue occasional vomiting and coughed up blood once. what is it? i'm scared

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My dad is coughing up blood but only once in a while should i take him to a doctor?

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Meaning of blood in cough?

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I am having cough, today morning i have noticed blood with white cough. i don't have cold just rare coughing ups. help me with better solution?

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My cough has began producing flem that has blood in it. should i be concerned?

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