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38 female... i don't have a cough but sometimes a need to clear throat. i have had a streak of blood in my mucus twice. what could this b?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See doctor...: The possible etiologies for your symptoms include post-nasal drip and other sinus conditions as well as a throat problem, including infection. You need to be evaluated because blood in your mucous could be a sign of a serious disorder, including malignancy, although most of the time it is benign. See your doctor asap!

Answered 4/22/2018

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See an ENT: Coughing blood is not normal and may suggest serious issues which rapid diagnosis and management may resolve effectively. Do not wait, but see somebody asap.

Answered 10/4/2016

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