Question 1

what is a small amount of blood in phlegm mean?

Accepted Answer

Hemoptysis: There are many possibilities. The most common  cause is bronchitis but there are serious causes as well so this should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 2

has been sick for about 5days, and started to have blood in phlegm. what does this mean and how can i stop it?

Accepted Answer

Bloody phlegm: Bloody discoloration in phlegm generally comes from small hemorrhages from blood vessels of the respiratory tract (from sinus to lungs) that are caused by inflammation, infection or trauma due to coughing or forceful blowing.  Antibiotics are often used to treat infections that progress to this stage.

Question 3

what is meant by the term coughing up blood? literal coughing or just blood in phlegm coming out naturally?

Accepted Answer

Serious: You must see a lung doc!

Your doc will check you out. It may be useful to get CXR - CT - bronchoscopy.

No reason to wait. This can be a serious issue that needs to be fixed quickly. Good luck.

Question 4

does the metallic taste in my mouth after coughing mean i have blood in my phlegm?

Accepted Answer

Metallic mouth taste: There are many causes for a metal taste in the mouth. Most are systemic and need a internal medical consult to find the answer. They will check diet meds topicals, etc that may be involved.
The mouth often reflects conditions elsewhere in the body. Pay attention when our body sends up this kind of signal. It is important.

Question 5

what does it mean if i was hungover and throwing up yesterday and barely eating. and today i coughed up phlegm with some blood in it. an chunks of phlegm. what should i do. it kinda hurts to take a deep breathe too.?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: These symptoms mean you need to see your doctor.  I don't know if the blood came from lungs or stomach -- either is not good.  Also you need help for your alcohol abuse.  Please see your doctor.

Question 6

i bring up blood in my phlegm (not much phlegm) in the morning and notice it in my salvia sometimes before bed.
no cough. temperature or any other symptoms. what could this mean or be..congested nose that passes after awakening if that's related ?

Accepted Answer

Hemoptysis: A small amount of blood in sputum (hemoptysis) or nasal fluids isn't necessarily abnormal. If it happens just once or twice and you're feeling well, probably nothing to worry about. But once in occurs a few times, and especially if it keeps happening, it needs professional evaluation to make sure it's not serious, and that it's not something that might bleed more seriously someday.

Question 7

what do little pieces of blood in my flem mean?

Accepted Answer

Hemoptysis: Coughing up small amounts of blood can occur when it is dry out, and blood is seen in your post nasal drip.  If it persists longer than a week or so, see your doctor.

Question 8

i had a dime sized amount of blood in my phlem this morning what does this mean? i have also been having a little pain in my kidneys

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Coughing blood is not normal. Further tests are needed on your lungs and kidneys. Possible causes include blood clots, tumors, wegener's, and good pasteur.

Question 9

what could be the cause of clear phlegm with tinged blood in it?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Greatly depends on what other symptoms are associated; it could be as simple as a posterior nosebleed or dry air, or as serious as tuberculosis, lung cancer, or an autoimmune disease.  It requires evaluation  in person with a doctor.

Question 10

i just brought up phlegm and it had blood on it i haven't been coughing i done this two days ago two i don't smoke either ?

Accepted Answer

Hemoptysis: When you cough up blood - that's called hemoptysis. What matters is 'how much' and 'what' it actually looked like. From your description, this seems minor. What you need to watch out for is continuous symptoms, which could indicate something serious. If in doubt, check with a doctor who can perform a physical to make 100% sure you're OK.

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What does blood in phlegm mean

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What is a small amount of blood in phlegm mean?

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Has been sick for about 5days, and started to have blood in phlegm. what does this mean and how can i stop it?

A member asked:

What is meant by the term coughing up blood? literal coughing or just blood in phlegm coming out naturally?

A member asked:

Does the metallic taste in my mouth after coughing mean i have blood in my phlegm?

A member asked:

What does it mean if i was hungover and throwing up yesterday and barely eating. and today i coughed up phlegm with some blood in it. an chunks of phlegm. what should i do. it kinda hurts to take a deep breathe too.?

A member asked:

I bring up blood in my phlegm (not much phlegm) in the morning and notice it in my salvia sometimes before bed. no cough. temperature or any other symptoms. what could this mean or be..congested nose that passes after awakening if that's related ?

A member asked:

What do little pieces of blood in my flem mean?

A member asked:

I had a dime sized amount of blood in my phlem this morning what does this mean? i have also been having a little pain in my kidneys

A member asked:

What could be the cause of clear phlegm with tinged blood in it?

A member asked:

I just brought up phlegm and it had blood on it i haven't been coughing i done this two days ago two i don't smoke either ?

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