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Coughing up white tissue with tinge of blood. what is it?
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White=thick phlegm: I would advise you to see your doctor regarding your cough with white tissue and tinges of blood. The white tissue is likely some form of thick phlegm. The tinge of blood is likely from excessive coughing to bring the phlegm out. A physician needs to have a good look at you in order to determine the level of treatment that you need to overcome this aliment.
Answered 4/29/2019
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The usual mucous : produced by lungs to trap inhaled microscopic material is white. It becomes either yellow or green if enough WBCs are both present & activated, possibly ingesting virus/bacteria & making internal enzymes (producing the color) used to inactivate & digest viral particles or bacterial cells. Tinges of Blood? Repeated intense coughing can break blood vessels resulting in tinges of blood.
Answered 4/29/2019
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Hemoptysis: Coughing up blood is abnormal and should be further investigated by your health care provider.
Answered 2/12/2015
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