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I had a sore throat for a few days and then i coughed up blood. is this serious?
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If it's blood tinged: mucous or a small amount it is often not serious. Severe sore throat with swollen tonsils & lymph nodes may required strep culture or rapid test. Coughing up frank blood may be quite serious.
Answered 10/20/2015
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