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My wife has spit up blood with mucus twice, not the same day, while coughing, should we be worried?
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YES: Get her examined and also x ray of the lungs. Sputum should be cultured for infection.
Answered 1/13/2015
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Cough & blood: Spitting up blood with coughing is a concern and may be a significant illness. There are many possibilities You should see your doctor for a checkup to diagnose your problem.
Answered 2/2/2017
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