Question 1

why do i taste blood when i cough? i've had a frequent, productive cough for the past 2 days. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You are obviously already concerned but have not provided enuf info to allow advice guiding you further. Do you have fever, chest pain, shortness of air, have you been exposed to someone with infection, and so on. Go and see a doctor and let them examine you, and they may need a chest x-ray. Good luck.

Question 2

i can taste blood when i cough. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Sources...: Sources of coughing blood include mouth, post-nasal drip with blood draining into the back of your mouth and blood in the lung airways. You should be evaluated by your doctor to be sure there is no bleeding and to treat it if there is bleeding. Certain medications can cause abnormal tastes and your doctor can evaluate this as well. If you are smoking, your doctor can help with smoking cessation.

Question 3

i have had a cough for  over 2 weeks now and it doesn't seem to clear anything . i also taste blood when i cough and have a tight chest?

Accepted Answer

Reactive airways: It is possible to develop reactive airways following an upper respiratory infection that can last 3-4 weeks after the infection. This may be your case with the chest tightness you are experiencing. Talk to your doctor, you may need an inhaler.

Question 4

i ran 101 fever  last night all night fever broke finally around five...i have a headache my head feels dizzy and i taste blood when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Flu: Elevated temp headaches body aches. Followed commonly by bronchial manifest ions. Cough with viral bronchitis frequently salty taste.

Question 5

why can i taste blood, sometimes when i cough, not chesty a little tickle but have health anxciety really scared ..

Accepted Answer

Coughing Blood: It's not unusual to cough up small amounts of blood during a severe URI - bronchitis. Some coughs need treament with antibiotics.
 If it persists see your doctor - especially if you smoke.

Question 6

can you cough up blood if you taste blood when your sick?

Accepted Answer

Hemoptysis.....: Coughing up blood, called hemoptysis, can occur with acute bronchitis which is the most common etiology. But, malignancy can also cause hemoptysis so, if you cough up blood, you must be evaluated by your doctor to rule out malignancy. If you smoke, your doctor can help with smoking cessation as well.

Question 7

caught a cold a few days back, i tend to ignore it but i'm pretty sure i taste blood every time i cough now. anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Based on your history you probably have some irritation of the tissue of the back of throat or some mild nasal bleeding with cough. Drink plenty of water. Use humidifier at night to avoid tissue drying out. If smoking - consider quitting. If symptoms not better in a week or worsen see MD.
http://www.webmd.com/lung/bacterial-or-viral-infections-of-the-respiratory-tract

Question 8

i've had a cough for almost 4 months and the past 2 weeks it had been non stop, every 5-10 min and it hurts, i get lightheaded, taste blood sometimes?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: If the cough has lasted for 4 months, you need an exam.

Please contact your DR and get this scheduled.

Question 9

i am experiencing  chest congestion. i am over weight and it hard for me to breathe and also when i cough i taste blood

Accepted Answer

Chest Infection: You need to see your doctor.
You are at risk of getting into trouble if you do not sort it out soon. 
Please consult with your doctor or go to the hospital for review

Question 10

i have had a cough for over a week now and it is now hard to breath without coughing. i taste blood a lot too?  i take atenolol for fast heart beat

Accepted Answer

MGT: You may have an infection, symptoms of asthma or another underlying cause related to your cardiac condition. It would be advisable to see your PCP for an evaluation. If you are producing mucus it may be sent to the lab for analysis. Have you had a flu vaccination this year? Do you have a fever? Testing may also include  pulmonary function tests and a chest radiograph to help determine the cause.

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Why do i taste blood when i cough? i've had a frequent, productive cough for the past 2 days. should i be concerned?

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I have had a cough for over 2 weeks now and it doesn't seem to clear anything . i also taste blood when i cough and have a tight chest?

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I ran 101 fever last night all night fever broke finally around five...i have a headache my head feels dizzy and i taste blood when i cough?

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Why can i taste blood, sometimes when i cough, not chesty a little tickle but have health anxciety really scared ..

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Can you cough up blood if you taste blood when your sick?

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Caught a cold a few days back, i tend to ignore it but i'm pretty sure i taste blood every time i cough now. anything to worry about?

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I've had a cough for almost 4 months and the past 2 weeks it had been non stop, every 5-10 min and it hurts, i get lightheaded, taste blood sometimes?

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I am experiencing chest congestion. i am over weight and it hard for me to breathe and also when i cough i taste blood

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I have had a cough for over a week now and it is now hard to breath without coughing. i taste blood a lot too? i take atenolol for fast heart beat

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