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What diseases would cause you to cough up blood or have blood in the phlegm?

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Hemoptysis: It depends on what the medical and social history of the patient is. The differential ranges from infection to cancer especially if the patient is a smoker. Hemoptysis requires a thorough medical evaluation.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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