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20 male. i smoke fairly often, but not regularly. i do use snus. i spat blood today, pure red saliva. never happened before. should i be worried.
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Yes: Blood in sputum or saliva is never normal. At your age, it is unlikely (but not impossible) that it could represent something serious. Stopping smoking and dipping (or chewing) is the single best thing you could do to turn your currently young life into a much older one. See your health professional for an exam.
Answered 2/5/2014
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