Blood in sputum in morning

2022-12-18 06:53:51
Every morning since the cold, for near about 5 days, I have witnessed bit of bloody red nodules in my first morning cough. And then the blood doesn't come up for the rest of the day. Is there something to be worried about!
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Blood in sputum should be investigated.

Answered2022-12-29 06:46:53

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

Answered2022-12-18 10:33:43

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Visit a pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

Answered2022-12-18 07:19:36

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need to rule out hemoptysis from pseudohemoptysis since its a morning episode only..get a chest xray pa view done

Answered2022-12-22 18:54:40

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May be Ac pharingitis or some Lung condition. Pl consult pulmonologist and Ent specialist for further evaluation and treatment .

Answered2022-12-19 13:02:03

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Getting blood in sputum at any given point must be evaluated.
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Visit or consult with a pulmonologist for further workup.

Answered2022-12-18 16:43:08

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If there is an episode of blood in the phlegm X ray Chest is mandatory to rule of chest infection. If X ray looks fine other causes should be looked into major being from the throat due or to other reasons. A detailed history is required to find the cause

Answered2022-12-18 13:15:58

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