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Blood in phlem

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Tuberculosis: This usually results from burst capillaries in the back of the throat from upper respiratory irritation, but can also result from tuberculosis or lung cancer, etc. You need to go see a doctor for a proper evaluation to determine the cause.

Answered 3/8/2015

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Depends on you: How old are you and what is your health history? Do you smoke? If you are over 50 and have been a smoker, you need a cxr, and if its normal someone needs to get a look inside your aiwray with a fiberoptic scope to make sure its not a polyp or tumor in the airway. If you aren't in a high risk category, you may not need all of this, but we can't answer your question withoutr a lot more information.

Answered 10/4/2016

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