Coughing up thick mucus with blood

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!

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 dire... Read More

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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?

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) medic... Read More

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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 ... Read More

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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.

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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 mech... Read More

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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?

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... Read More

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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.

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

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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.

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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 symp... Read More

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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?

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 bloo... Read More

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Question 8

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

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

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Question 9

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

Answer

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

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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?

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Cough: Cough that persists for a month warrants a doctor visit for examination and appropriate tests. Many conditions may cause cough, including infection, a... Read More

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Coughing up thick mucus with blood

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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

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

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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