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Recent sinus infection caused blood in the nose and phlegm. was prescribed doxycycline blood stopped but then reappeared. do i need more meds?
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Bloody nose: The blood is due to the erosion of small blood vessels in your nose because if the mucus. It may be dry in your house so using a humidifer or vaporizer can be helpful. Also purchase saline gel and moisturize your nostrils with the gel several times a day
Answered 1/2/2016
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