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Could it be normal if i had a sore throat for about 2 weeks and today i started coughing up blood?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Hemoptysis: Coughing up blood is not normal. See your doctor immediately for evaluation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Could it be normal if i had a sore throat for about 2 weeks and today i started coughing up blood?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

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