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My throat hurts and ears. i have phlegm and when i coughed little blood was in it. is this serious? happened inthe morning also yellow mucus in nose.

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Yellow or green mucous is not concerning. If there was only a bit of blood streaking, the source was probably a slight bleed in the nose mucosa. If it continues, get seen, otherwise, using otc meds can help.

Answered 8/25/2018

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