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What exactly does it mean when you are spitting blood up when coughing?
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Airway bleeding: This may be from the lungs or bronchus, or another sourse causing blood to enter the airway and produce a cough. Best to see an otolaryngologist to determine the exact cause.
Answered 11/9/2020
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