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I am coughing bloody phlegm up. and i feel like something heavy is pushing on my chbest. my throat hurts and burns with?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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Seek help: It sounds like you may have a concerning respiratory infection, like an evolving pneumonia. But it's even possible that you have a blood clot in your lungs. Don't wait to be seen, you could get very ill if you continue to put this off.

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Answered 3/10/2015

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A member asked:

I am coughing bloody phlegm up. and i feel like something heavy is pushing on my chbest. my throat hurts and burns with?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Dr Jain agreed

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