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Does tonsillities lead to coughing blood ?
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May be : If it is swollen and acutely inflamed. Infected from viral or bacterial pharyngitis it may.
Answered 10/24/2013
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Highly unlikely: This is a serious thing. Check with your lung doc and ask about bronchoscopy asap.
Answered 10/25/2013
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