Coughing up reddish brown mucus

Question 1

Cold for 5 days. but now eye is getting red and crusty and developing cough. coughed up hard green/brown mucus with tiny red streak. what is this?

Answer

Possible infection: Recommend that you see a family doctor for your upper respiratory symptoms and your eye. You also may need referral for an Ophthalmic exam.

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Question 2

Quit tobacco 13 yrs ago. current medical marijuana. cleared throat this morning little brown mucus.not red or rusty just light brown. usually clear mucus most mornings in throat. may have coughed to help clear throat but no cough. is this ok?

Answer

No: MJ will mess with more than your throat and lungs, it messes up your brain. Quit while you are ahead.

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Question 3

I've been on the depo-provera shot for almost a year, and my boyfriend came in me today, and i started bleeding. almost like a red/brown mucus. why?

Answer

See gyn: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) frequently causes irregular bleeding but since this is after sex more likely a vaginal/cervical irritation or infec... Read More

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Question 4

Blood and mucus in breastfed baby's diaper. 6weeks old. red-brown, turns darker after a few minutes. very smelly (more like a toddlers diaper). baby very fussy.

Answer

Evaluation: The baby may have an infection of the GI tract, please see your pediatrician. Monitor for any rectal temperature of 100. 4 or higher and if this occur... Read More

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Question 5

I'm experiencing what i'm feeling midcycle bleeding.it started with brownish mucus and then i had medium bleeding red+brown is it safe to have sex?

Answer

Not safe: I assume you mean unprotected intercourse. There is no way to be certain when ovulation occurred relative to the onset of the mid cycle bleeding. You ... Read More

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Question 6

Period ended on wednesday. sunday once dark red/brown blood was noticed when wiped. today bright red/mucus blood is coming out. not sexually active?

Answer

Hormonal imbalance: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doct... Read More

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Question 7

I had sex last night, and we didn't use a condom cos i'm on the pill. but this morning some green mucus stuff (with a little red/brown lump) came out when i went to the toilet what is it?

Answer

Green d/c: This could be a sign of bacterial infection or normal vaginal d/c. But you should be checked by ob/gyn if it continues.

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Question 8

How come i cough out brown mucus in the morning?

Answer

Smoke or broken bv: Several items can contribute to the brownness of your mucus in the am. If you are coughing, small broken blood vessels can leak a few red blood cells... Read More

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Question 9

What does it mean when you cough up brown mucus?

Answer

Infection: Infection is most likely but both bacterial and viral infections can cause brown mucus. If this has been persistent, see your doctor.

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Question 10

Is it okay to cough up brown mucus after waking up?

Answer

No: May be blood in your mucous. Make appointment to see your Physician, and take in a sample of your brown fluids.

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Coughing up reddish brown mucus

Cold for 5 days. but now eye is getting red and crusty and developing cough. coughed up hard green/brown mucus with tiny red streak. what is this?

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Quit tobacco 13 yrs ago. current medical marijuana. cleared throat this morning little brown mucus.not red or rusty just light brown. usually clear mucus most mornings in throat. may have coughed to help clear throat but no cough. is this ok?

I've been on the depo-provera shot for almost a year, and my boyfriend came in me today, and i started bleeding. almost like a red/brown mucus. why?

Blood and mucus in breastfed baby's diaper. 6weeks old. red-brown, turns darker after a few minutes. very smelly (more like a toddlers diaper). baby very fussy.

I'm experiencing what i'm feeling midcycle bleeding.it started with brownish mucus and then i had medium bleeding red+brown is it safe to have sex?

Period ended on wednesday. sunday once dark red/brown blood was noticed when wiped. today bright red/mucus blood is coming out. not sexually active?

I had sex last night, and we didn't use a condom cos i'm on the pill. but this morning some green mucus stuff (with a little red/brown lump) came out when i went to the toilet what is it?

How come i cough out brown mucus in the morning?

What does it mean when you cough up brown mucus?

Is it okay to cough up brown mucus after waking up?

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