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Coughing blood started roughly two hours ago without nasty consistent cough prior to it.... shortness of breath began 2 weeks ago....

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Hemoptysis: Or coughing up blood is a steel riots issue. Would recommend evaluation asap.

Answered 3/2/2016

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