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A member asked:

Coughed up phlegm w little blood. size of a dime. do have cold/flu like symptoms. should i worry.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: Your blood tinged phlegm may be from irritation caused by your cough.

Answered 1/15/2014

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