Essex, MD
A 22-year-old male asked:
I have a cold i tried holding my sneeze and it kinda hurt my throat but blood is in my phlegm and nose a tiny bit is this normal?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. M. Hytham Beckanswered
Surgery 44 years experience
Do not hold it: do not hold your sneeze it could cause damages inside so sneeze freely use saline nasal spray to dry it up and OTC medication for sinuses and stay well hydrated
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Last updated Nov 27, 2017
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