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A 21-year-old male asked:
i had blood in spit from mouth after sneezing. no cause found . i got a chest xray. but i am still worried about lung cancer? is the worry justified?
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Dr. Al Hegab answered
Allergy and Immunology 40 years experience
No: The blood in the mucous is common if you have cold and dry mucous membranes. Too young for lung cancer, and this isn't the symptom, enjoy your health
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A 21-year-old male asked:
I had blood in spit from mouth after sneezing. No cause found . I got a chest xray. But I am still worried about lung cancer. Should I be worried?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
Pathology 44 years experience
No: This was a small blood vessel burst in the nasopharynx. Be thankful for good health.
913 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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