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For the past 2 days i've been hacking up bloody phlegm, no cough just a sore throat and wisdom teeth coming in. do i require medical care?

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Bloody phlegm: Please have someone take you to the nearest Emergency facility. It is likely you will be referred as soon as possible to a Dentist. Hope all goes well. Do not delay!

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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