Question 1

mild cough for several days, not very thick mucus, now considerable blood in mucus, 47 years old, weed smoker. can i wait to see doc? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Well...: You seem to have enough symptoms to warrant an examination.   If you do have a fever you should see a Dr. Today.  the prognosis of a pneumonia is directly related to how fast treatment is started.
If you have a bronchitis, it could wait till tomorrow.
And the again, why wait, you could be on your way to recovery faster

Question 2

recently had small strains that look like blood in my mucus when i cough. i have had this chronic cough for ages. mucus is usually thick and yellowish?

Accepted Answer

Chronic cough: Most common causes for persistent cough include 1) gastric reflux 2) postnasal drip (sinus infection? Allergy?) 3) undiagnosed asthma or copd 4) medication side effect 5) vocal cord problem.  We are able to successfully treat most cases of persistent cough by focusing on these possibilities. A few screening tests are also warranted (such as a chest xray) and so seeing your physician is important

Question 3

forgot to mention in an earlier consult that mucus i coughed up/vomited tonight was laced with blood. have exacerbated asthma - blood concerning?
i regularly cough up thick sticky mucus but not usually with red tinge.

Accepted Answer

Depends: The importance would depend on amount and origin. A little color can originate from your throat , back of the nasal passages or airway due to the mechanics of retching or coughing hard as it traumatizes the structures. This is rarely more than small amounts &amp; wouldn't give big clots. This would self heal. Any more would require an evaluation to be sure.

Question 4

ive had cold symptoms, but not coughing, for the past 3 days. i hacked up, from the back of my throat thick yellow mucus with blood streaks in it- i didnt cough it up however. i got 4 canker sores around the same time my symptoms began. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Viral URI: A viral upper respiratory tract infection is likely and these usually resolve after a week or so. Treatment consists of resting and, drinking adequate fluids. Warm salt water gargles or suck on lozenges to sooth canker sores. The blood is from congestion of membranes in back of nasal passages.

Question 5

do i  have tb risk? iam from the a country where tb is common. i have thick white mucus/phlegm, but no cough. how ever there's a time that i spit blood with it (twice/thrice only) today i spit with yellow mucous i done a chest x ray and its negative.

Accepted Answer

TB test: I would suggest an evaluation and upper airway examination. A TB test is advised.

Question 6

i have minor headaches, sore throat, a slight fever, and i cough up this yellow/white thick mucus with spots of blood once every morning.

Accepted Answer

Virus: Viral upper respiratory infections usually start in the throat, spread to the nose and in some cases down to the windpipe and bronchial tubes. If symptoms last longer than 10 days or with fever, shaking chills, sweats or worsening cough, antibiotics and a check up for pneumonia are advisable. Until then a mild cough syrup and gargling with warm salt water is soothing. Tylenol (acetaminophen) for mild fever helps.

Question 7

some times when i sniff and spit it through mouth the mucus have thick traces of blood. also some times i got bloody nasal particles or fresh blood from nose happened usually with in day of spitting. no cough and soar throat after this episode help?

Accepted Answer

: You may have a sinus infection. An upper respiratory infection or asthma. This is called hemoptysis, cold and dry air in winter can cause damaged blood vessels from lack of moisture and blowing nose. See an ENT specialist for exam and possible treatment.

Question 8

why does it be blood in your mucus sometimes when you cough it up?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Inflammation of the respiratory tract is a common cause. Most likely bronchitis. Best to see a physician or schedule a virtual consult for help

Question 9

if blood is coming up with my mucus when i cough what ahould i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You need to have an evaluation by your doctor to find out what's going on.

Question 10

i have been having a cough for more than a month now i sometimes get mucus, i also get the taste of blood what might it be?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Cough that persists for a month warrants a doctor visit for examination and appropriate tests. Many conditions may cause cough, including infection, airway inflammation, tumors, and reflux. Best to see the doctor to sort this out.

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Mild cough for several days, not very thick mucus, now considerable blood in mucus, 47 years old, weed smoker. can i wait to see doc? thanks!

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Recently had small strains that look like blood in my mucus when i cough. i have had this chronic cough for ages. mucus is usually thick and yellowish?

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Forgot to mention in an earlier consult that mucus i coughed up/vomited tonight was laced with blood. have exacerbated asthma - blood concerning? i regularly cough up thick sticky mucus but not usually with red tinge.

A member asked:

Ive had cold symptoms, but not coughing, for the past 3 days. i hacked up, from the back of my throat thick yellow mucus with blood streaks in it- i didnt cough it up however. i got 4 canker sores around the same time my symptoms began. what is it?

A member asked:

Do i have tb risk? iam from the a country where tb is common. i have thick white mucus/phlegm, but no cough. how ever there's a time that i spit blood with it (twice/thrice only) today i spit with yellow mucous i done a chest x ray and its negative.

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I have minor headaches, sore throat, a slight fever, and i cough up this yellow/white thick mucus with spots of blood once every morning.

A member asked:

Some times when i sniff and spit it through mouth the mucus have thick traces of blood. also some times i got bloody nasal particles or fresh blood from nose happened usually with in day of spitting. no cough and soar throat after this episode help?

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Why does it be blood in your mucus sometimes when you cough it up?

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If blood is coming up with my mucus when i cough what ahould i do?

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I have been having a cough for more than a month now i sometimes get mucus, i also get the taste of blood what might it be?

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