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I am 20 y/o, never smoked, have a bad cold for couple of days and now i'm coughing up bloody mucus. what's the cause, and is it dangerous?
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Not if it stops: Bloody mucus could indicate throat infection and irritation. If it continues for more than a few days or if you develop a fever over 100F then see your PCP.
Answered 5/8/2017
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