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I have a tight chest with a dry cough but when i cough i can taste blood at the back of my throat?

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Dr. Alvaro Aranda answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Get professional hel: Although it can be a sinus infection, any event where blood is involved should be evaluated.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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