Fort Lauderdale, FL
A 39-year-old female asked:
I have a heavy post nasal drip and a scratchy feeling in throat since last night. this morning, i spit out mucous with dark red/rust colored spots. should i be worried?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 45 years experience
URI: It sounds like you may be coming down with an upper respiratory tract infection (the sore throat) and that you have bronchitis (the rusty colored mucus). This may have to run its course but you could see your doc if it's chronic.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
47 years experience
Normal: Most sinus infections that cause post nasal drip are loaded with molds, fungus, virus and bacteria.
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 59 years experience
Scratchy throat: The mucus from your post nasal drip is irritating your throat. The dark red blood is old blood possibly due to old irritation of your sinuses and nostrils. Living in florida in a highly allergic area it might be worthwhile for you to get n allery workup.
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Dr. Antoanella Calameanswered
Pathology 20 years experience
See a doctor: Sometimes coughing extremely hard or having some sort of "trauma" can cause this to happen, but i would play it safe and go see a doctor.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 27, 2017
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