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I coughed up a little blood less than a teaspoon, it was bright red blood 3 months ago and after 6 days it stopped then 1 month later it happened again but less blood and darker and it lasted the same like 6 days,. im a 37yr old male and healthy why?

Q: i coughed up a little blood less than a teaspoon, it was bright red blood 3 months ago and after 6 days it stopped then 1 month later it happened again but less blood and darker and it lasted the same like 6 days,. im a 37yr old male and healthy why?

: You should see a lung doctor for an evaluation. If you are coughing up blood, the most common reason is acute bronchitis. But, getting it checked by a lung doctor to be certain that is the etiology and not some other cause is important. You don’t want to miss something more serious. So, see a lung doctor. Good luck!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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You should see a lung doctor for an evaluation. If you are coughing up blood, the most common reason is acute bronchitis. But, getting it checked by a lung doctor to be certain that is the etiology and not some other cause is important. You don’t want to miss something more serious. So, see a lung doctor. Good luck!

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Answered 4/30/2023

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A member asked:

I coughed up a little blood less than a teaspoon, it was bright red blood 3 months ago and after 6 days it stopped then 1 month later it happened again but less blood and darker and it lasted the same like 6 days,. im a 37yr old male and healthy why?

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