A member asked:

I have had a cold and i coughed up thick phlegm that had a small dot of blood in it. there is a history of cancer in the family. should i be worried?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Yes: Get it checked out. It may be of little consequence but you don't know until it is checked.

Dr Rosenthal agreed

Answered 7/27/2017

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Depend: In general, blood tinged phlegm is consistent with bronchitis and should clear up after antibiotic treatment. However you need to complete a cxr to rule out any other causes. If persistent blood in phlegm you might warrant a CT Chest.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/14/2016

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A member asked:

I have had a cold and i coughed up thick phlegm that had a small dot of blood in it. there is a history of cancer in the family. should i be worried?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Dr Rosenthal agreed

Dr. Nina Maouelainin answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

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