1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Blood in phlegm. What tests to be done?

Blood in phlegm

2023-11-29 02:26:37
My son is 5 year old. Has cold for past 3 days. Thick yellow mucus was coming from his nose these days. I was giving T minic syrup 5 ml twice daily. Today mng notice blood strings in the phlegm from his nose. In Bangalore it is very cold these days. What could be the reason for this blood? What tests to be done ?
247 Views

Answers (4)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
It might be because of irritation of nose tissue due to cold or viruses, nose picking, extreme blowing of nose. No need to worry.

Answered2023-11-29 03:26:03

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.

Answered2023-11-30 15:58:03

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Nasal saline spray

Answered2023-11-29 13:32:02

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

One time is not an issue..give nasal saline drops..if it is persistent then consult a doctor.

Answered2023-11-29 04:29:50

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

5 Benefits of Donating Blood You Will Be Surprised to Know

Dr.Sandeep Jassal

World Blood Donor Day is observed around the world on June 14 to raise awareness about the need for donating blood regul ... Read more

Does the Blood Type Diet Actually Work?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Blood type diets were first popularized by Peter D’Adamo in 1996, in his best selling book, Eat Right 4 Your Type.The ba ... Read more

High Blood Pressure Is a Silent Killer

Dr.Mubarak Raja

In medical term Hypertension means HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE·       It is one of the most common cardio-vascular diseases.·   ... Read more

Solving Your High Blood Pressure

Dr.Neha Gera

This invisible health issue is a killer. It is one of the major sources of Heart Attacks and Strokes. The problem with t ... Read more

Everything You Must Know About High Blood Pressure

Dr.Aseem Dewan

What is blood pressure?Blood pressure is the force of blood moving through your arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels ... Read more

Blood Pressure: the Normal Range and Reading- 130/80 Is Ok

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

While working at Rural PHC, I came across many women who were diagnosed as suffering from Low BP and were prescribed i/v ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

My son is 4.5 years old, cold

1363 Views
My son is 4.5 years old, he constantly falls sick, cold and flu. What should we do to make his immune sys ...Read More

Shivering in son 5 years old

1186 Views
Hello, My son 5 years old , 20 kg weight shivering and Mild temperature around 99.8. Calpol 250 .. 5 m ...Read More

My son is 2 year old suffering from cold

929 Views
My son is 2 year old suffering from cold and running nose from last 2 weeks. In between he got fever and ...Read More

Running nose with mucus - 5 yr old son

673 Views
My 5.5 yr old son weighing 19kg is having running nose with yellow colour mucus. No cough or fever observ ...Read More

My son is 3 months old having cough

568 Views
My son is 3 months old having cough and cold for the past 4 days we are giving nebolisation but still the ...Read More

5 month old son coughing

330 Views
Hi, My 5 month old son has had cough and cold for more than 2 weeks now. I have been administering Ascor ...Read More

3 months old having cold

144 Views
My 3 months old son is suffering from cold from past 1 week, i used febrex plus tonic 0.4 ml every 6 hour ...Read More

My son is 3 months old and have cracked

165 Views
My son is 3 months old and have cracked lips and blood is also coming from lips what can I apply on his l ...Read More

My son is 3 years old since one week he

221 Views
My son is 3 years old since one week he is going potty very frequently and that too in porridge type of ...Read More

Blood in phlegm

63 Views
My son is 5 years old. Has cold for past 3 days. No cough, no fever. He is active and going to school. Ti ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.