A 33-year-old female asked:
i gargled saltwater for 2 days due to sore throat and saw blood on 2nd day. do i need to go to a doctor? i'm not in much pain.
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Dr. William Culviner answered
30 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Blood in sputum: I don't see much cause for alarm, but still would suggest you be seen just to make sure there is no problem.
Answered on Nov 15, 2013
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Get back to the Dr.: Coughing up blood is not a good sign. I would get back to your dr. And be re-evaluated.
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