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Blood in cough

2025-07-25 17:22:18
I had viral fever 2 weeks back and since then there has been persistent cough. Today I had brown blood with my cough. Is it cancer? I am very worried
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No because of too much coughing you got blood just take you medication and gargle well

Answered2025-08-06 14:32:58

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Is this short history and none other complaint I cancer can not be possible
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Chest xray required and consult to chest specialist
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Do warm saline gargle

Answered2025-07-26 16:14:23

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Needs chest Xray and clinical examination Visit nearest ent or chest specialist

Answered2025-07-26 13:34:34

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Need examination of throat

Answered2025-07-29 02:57:52

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Do xrray chest cbc esr

Answered2025-07-28 12:28:13

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It's not cancer for sure. could be because of mucosal injury. please get done physical examination for confirmation.

Answered2025-07-27 16:43:05

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