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I had pneumonia starting 9/20/12 and was coughing up blood. i am still coughing up blood , how long should the coughing up of blood from thpneumonia ?

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Initially: Hemoptysis (coughing up blood) can occur with respiratory infections usually in the form of blood streaks or "rusty" colored sputum but if it is a month later, see your doctor.

Answered 12/23/2012

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A member asked:

I had pneumonia starting 9/20/12 and was coughing up blood. i am still coughing up blood , how long should the coughing up of blood from thpneumonia ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

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