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Mild cold, pregnant, woke up and felt fullness in nasopharyx. i 'hoarked' to pull mucus out of nasopharyx and it was chunky and a bit of blood. cause?

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Dr. Marlan Schwartz answered

From the cold: Any irritation in the sinuses can cause bleeding with sneezing or blowing the nose. When pregnant, you may be more likely to bleed due to changes during the pregnancy.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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A member asked:

Mild cold, pregnant, woke up and felt fullness in nasopharyx. i 'hoarked' to pull mucus out of nasopharyx and it was chunky and a bit of blood. cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marlan Schwartz answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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