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Just getting over cold and sinus infection nose is drying out and lungs also but i coughed and a little bright red was present in clear saliva?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

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Monitor this: Blood tinged sputum is relatively common after acute upper respiratory infection with cough. Usually due to irritation from coughing and resolves in a day or two. If you persistently notice this, then you need to be examined by a physician.

Answered 5/5/2015

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A member asked:

Just getting over cold and sinus infection nose is drying out and lungs also but i coughed and a little bright red was present in clear saliva?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

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