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What is meant by the term coughing up blood? literal coughing or just blood in phlegm coming out naturally?
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Serious: You must see a lung doc! Your doc will check you out. It may be useful to get CXR - CT - bronchoscopy. No reason to wait. This can be a serious issue that needs to be fixed quickly. Good luck.
Answered 10/16/2016
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Meaning...: The term coughing up blood means that there is blood in the phlegm that is coughed up from the airways. The medical term for this is hemoptysis. The most common cause for this is bronchitis but there are many other causes including lung cancer. This symptom is serious and should always be evaluated by a doctor. Hope this helps!
Answered 8/10/2018
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