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U have a chest infection. im am coughing up blood and very dark phlem?

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Dr. Matthew Solhjem answered

Blood.: Coughing up blood can sometimes occur with lung infection. You need to see your physician to have this evaluated with chest ct scan.

Answered 11/19/2013

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Dr. Frank Mayo answered

Possible pneumonia: You may have pneumonis with blood and dark phlegm. You need a chest x-ray. Other causes include severe bronchitis esp when smoking and pulmonary malignancy.

Answered 11/22/2013

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A member asked:

U have a chest infection. im am coughing up blood and very dark phlem?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Matthew Solhjem answered

Dr. Frank Mayo answered

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