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I have been experiencing sore throat and bloody sputum. other times i feel pain in my upper chest when swallowing saliva. what could be the problem?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Bloody sputum: Bloody sputum can be due to irritation, infection (virus, bacteria, TB), trauma, inflammation, cancer. Have you been sick? Fever? Smoker? Consult with us to help solve this issue.

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Answered 8/2/2017

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A member asked:

I have been experiencing sore throat and bloody sputum. other times i feel pain in my upper chest when swallowing saliva. what could be the problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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