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Have a runny nose, scratchy throat, & feel like i got a cold. last night & tonight, i noticed a tiny bit of blood - came from my throat.serious worry?

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

No: That is probably from a mild nose bleed caused by the irritation and impact of the common cold on the nasal lining; nasal secretions can be aspirated backward into the throat and spitted out

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Have a runny nose, scratchy throat, & feel like i got a cold. last night & tonight, i noticed a tiny bit of blood - came from my throat.serious worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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