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I've been having bloody phlegm and chest pain for a month. what could be the cause?
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Pneumonia: This could certainly be a bad infection....You need to be seen asap by doctor. If x-rays don't show anything and the bloody phlegm continues, i recommend a ct.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Anything: From simple bronchitis to cancer of lung--- in between pneumonia, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, pulmonry edema etc. Get checked with your doctor. At least you will need an x-ray.
Answered 12/9/2013
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