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I am coughing up mucus off my chest and it has a really foul taste, and past few days i've cough blood up too, i'm rather worried?

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

See a doctor: You should see a doctor so that they can prescribe you some medications that will help you. Blood can sometimes mean that you are causing a type of trauma to the lungs (hard coughing).

Answered 7/11/2016

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A member asked:

I am coughing up mucus off my chest and it has a really foul taste, and past few days i've cough blood up too, i'm rather worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

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