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A member asked:

I recently had fever, cold and sore throat all at once. then i started coughing a bit hard and coughed up blood every morning. is this normal?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cold: The blood may be coming from your congested nose or from irritation of your bronchial tree.Try using salt water nose drops. If no relief in a few days, see your doctor

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/8/2014

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See your doctor: coughing up blood is not normal and needs to be checked out.

Dr Arnoult and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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