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A 29-year-old female asked:
For 2 days i have had dried blood in nose & i clear throat a few streaks of blood in mucus spit out. clear chst x-ray 3 mth ago. causes? lung cancer?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Nose bleed: The bleeding you are describing seems to be coming from the nose. This can be either because your nose is dry or you may have a sinus problem. Start by using a saline nasal spray 2 to 3 times a day and see if your condition improves. If not, see an otolaryngologist or allergist.
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Dr. Nathan Pennellanswered
Medical Oncology 20 years experience
Probably not: The most common cause of blood in the nose and after clearing your throat would be a nose bleed. Lung cancer is exceedingly rare in 29 year olds, and this would not be a common way for it to present.
5.2k viewsReviewed Jul 09, 2020
Last updated Jul 9, 2020
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