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After brushing teeth, gagged a little, coughed up bright red blood. have had a cold. i don't believe it's gums. should i be worry? first time ever.

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

If it doesn't : happen again, don't worry. If it does, see Your Physician.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/25/2016

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