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Throat is sore, achy, coughing up mucus with blood in it. not much of a cough, but my smokers cough changed this past month. should i be worried?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

I suggest: checking with you primary care doctor. Any blood in the sputum is worrisome and you may need to get a chest Xray and treatment for the cough. Best wishes!

Answered 12/10/2015

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A member asked:

Throat is sore, achy, coughing up mucus with blood in it. not much of a cough, but my smokers cough changed this past month. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Taylor answered

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