Blood In Sputum When Clearing Throat- 423 Questions Answered

I had a bike accident 5 days ago. There are rashes in my left hand and an injury above my left eye and my eye was also injured slightly. 2days ago there was blood in my sputum while clearing my throat in the evening and following two morning the same case appeared. What may be the problem?

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Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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Usually facial injuries will lead to bleeding inside the nose and resulting blood collection inside paranasal sinuses. Eventually that blood will be transported back to the throat and will. Come out a ... Read More

Blood came out with spit, while clearing my throat in the basin. Can it be serious issue?? I am afraid please let me know...

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Dr. Anil GuptaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Lucknow

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Proper evaluation is required ... Read More

Good morning, while iam clearing my throat I found small amount blood splits in the sputum , there is no any respiratory issues but since three days cold was there.

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Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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Small amount of blood in the sputum can come because of violent coughing which can rupture small blood vessels in the upper respiratory tract. Usually it will resolve on its own. You can try using muc ... Read More

Can rigorous amount of throat clearing for half an hour cause small spot of blood to come in spit while clearing throat with no other issues.

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Dr. P.V.L.N.MurthyEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

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As you explained that any thing rigorous cleaning will cause blood spots in sputum, as our throat mucosa is very delicate , having lot of minute capillaries . There is a chance to rupture , causes ble ... Read More

I've been noticing streaks of blood while clearing the throat in the morning after waking up and vomiting sensation too. Also having mild pain in the throat, but no issues while swallowing solid or liquid substances. Got the CT scan done for PNS region, no abnormalities found. Is this need to be taken seriously? What should be the next line of trea

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Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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Rigorous throat clearing and coughing can cause rupture of small blood vessels inside your throat causing minimal bleeding. You need to be gentle while brushing/cleaning throat/throat clearing ... Read More

I've been having dry cough for the last two weeks and since last 4 days when I clear my throat in the morning I see thick streaks of blood coming out with sputum... Should I be concerned? Note: I'm a smoker for 3 years now and stopped since this development.

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Dr. Aswin RajagopalEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Kollam

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It might be due to mild mucosal trauma to the pharynx due to vigourous cough.use cough syrup and see. If again blood is present consider endoscopy to find out any pathological lesions. ... Read More

When i clear my throat from water then in i found small amount blood in mouth which when i spit then comes out with saliva. Another case, when I am in standing position and then try to touch feet by bending downward then i also feel blood in mouth. I never smoke and drink alcohol, my age is 29 weight 67 and 5.7ft height male.

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Dr. D.VidyasagarEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

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Visit ENT for proper evaluation and medication. ... Read More

Hi Sir/Madam... I am smoker from last 10 years..now quite the smoking from last month.. Had nosebleed last month once and later no bleed... however, 3 weeks ago had heavyness and gastric in heart with heart palpitation.. as well as most worried about blood in sputum in the morning while cleaning throat... No pain, no caugh.. initially like blood d

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Dr. Anil GuptaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Lucknow

First of all dont take to much tension this may be happen due to gastroesophageal reflux ... Read More

Having heartburn and feels like something stuck in throat due to which frequent throat clearing. When I clear throat thick sputum comes not every time. How can I get rid of it.please help

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Dr. Vijayalaxmi ShendeFamily and Community Medicine Specialist | Pune

Hi It may be due to constant rhinitis Or sinusitis Do you have fever ? Need to ask more information Consult with me online for proper guidance ... Read More

Last 3 days in morning I am having little streak of blood while clearing throat and feeling of something stuck in my neck left side. Earlier i use to have swelling in left side which come and go from last 2 years. Visited ent doctors for treatment multiple times they suggested not to eat 4 hrs before bed. Sometimes treated with antibiotics ,done b

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Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits ... Read More

I have been suffering from throat irritation for almost 2-3 weeks now and it usually involved regular clearing of throat which is quite irritating and also results in sleep disturbance .

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Dr. Ishita WadhwaEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Gurgaon

It could be gastro oesophageal reflux you should visit nearby ent ... Read More

I experienced a very tiny maroon/dark red single speck in sputum for last 2 days, followed by very light yellow sputum and silvery greyish sputum. Can u help me identify this.

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Dr. Neeraj AggarwalENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Rohtak

Avoid forceful nose blowing and sniffing. You seens to have allergic nose with probably sinus infection. If the bleeding reoccur consult ENT specialist ... Read More

June 2025: Developed mild blood-tinged sputum (only in the first morning expectoration). Episode lasted for ~1 week, then resolved spontaneously without specific treatment. No recurrence since then. No associated cough, fever, breathlessness, or chest pain. Chest X-ray: showed small nodular opacities, repeat X-ray after 21 days was unchanged. No hi

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Dr. Aradhyula DineshEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Guntur

In most of the cases blood stained sputum early morning is due to dental infections or vigorous cleaning of teeth and tongue ... Read More

Namaste Doctors, I am 26 years old. I had a fever, cough with throat pain last week. I had consulted a medicine specialist locally. I was prescribed crocin 650, indclav 625 twice a day for 5 days, Breaze L OD for 5 days and ascoril d plus cough syrup. I have taken cough syrup much as prescribed. Now, I don't have throat pain or fever but, I have c

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Dr. NishitEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

Blood in cough isn't a good sign. Visit ent specialist immediately ... Read More

Hello sir, Since last 2 days there is some blood found in my sputum. I m not having cold cough just minor thorat irritation and mild pain in throat . Please suggest is this normal.

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Dr. S K WadhwaGynecologist | Lucknow

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Please get the sputum tested for Tuberculosis. Before that you should consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination. Many investigations may be required. This type of symptoms c ... Read More

Hello, My hubby gets blood in his phlegm every time h coughs and spits it from around 3 to 4 days. H had a high fever of 104°f, cold and cough a week back. H have a recurrent coughing from the past 6 months. Just wanted to know if this is really serious and treated immediately or can we wait for 1.5 months because h is out of india and will be

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Dr. Fatima MamnoonPulmonologist | New Delhi

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Get his Ct thoracic angiography with contrast ct chest and follow up with chest physician ... Read More

Two days ago i had nose bleed and just after that blood started coming in mucus from mouth it went on for few hours after that it stopped than yesterday i had very minimal blood in mucus my pulmonologist asking for ct pns hrct chest and a pet ct are they even necessary i had a mild fever just for one day

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Dr. Gaurav JaiswalGeneral Physician | Jhansi

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Avoid fried food and spicy food and Water intake more than Do connect and consult Will help you ... Read More

I have to clear my throat everytime I feel like mucus like stuck there .i have some dry cough also But this clearing throat is very irritating I did my endoscopy last year of throat which came fine Is it throat cancer or something related to lungs?

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Dr. Jaimini ThakkarENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

Doctor I am Mukesh , Doctor today suddenly I coughed like this type of sputum. Can you please tell me whether it is blood or not? Thank you. I have attached the picture when the sputum was wet and when the sputum dried . Please check and tell me whether blood is there or not

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Dr. Amruth SindhuPulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

Doctor from last 3 months I am getting sometimes light brown streak sputum, and yellow sputum when I wake up in the morning everyday. P.S I don't have cough but I have to clear my throat at regular intervals .I have Otherwise the whole day normal transparent sputum and sometimes it comes with light brown streaks. Doctor I have done 2 months back C

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna KumarPulmonologist | Hyderabad

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May be due to Allergy or pollution. Pl identify the Allergens and avoid them.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Doctor I am getting light brown streak sputum when I clear my throat from last 2 months. The colour of the sputum is white with light brown streak. My X-ray report says that I have hyper inflated lungs with increase in bronchovascular marking and my CT chest with contrast is totally normal. I have done sputum culture also and it's normal. What cou

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Dr. Vivek GautamPulmonologist | Greater Noida

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please get it cultured ... Read More

Doctor I am getting blood in sputum while clearing my throat after taking bath since last 2 months. I get this blood only after taking bath but the rest whole day I don't get blood ...I have done X-ray, CT chest with contrast and even genexpert cbnaat and also CBC , ESR all are normal.. I don't have any other symtoms except this. What to do?

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Dr. Vivek GautamPulmonologist | Greater Noida

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its hemoptysis..kindly consult ... Read More

I had a cold or nasal mucus since last 1 month. Then after picking the nose, I used to see a little drop of blood in the cold or sputum once or twice a day when clearing the throat or blowing the nose almost every day. At practo doctor told not to pick nose/ clear throat forcefully. Then I don't touch my nose or forcefully clean my nose or throat.

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Dr. Saiyad Saif NaziruddinENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Raichur

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Saline nasal spray Avoid cleaning Avoid touching ... Read More

Hi I am undergoing TB treatment for past one month.Yesterday I found blood in my sputum for the first time.Is it's normal?

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Dr. Namrata JasaniPulmonologist | Mumbai

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It can happen but please see a pulmonologist and get yourself examined. ... Read More

Feels like some thing struck in the throat,have to put pressure to spit it out. Have to clear throat frequently Also have no coughing Suffering from nasal problem like nasal blockage Highest in the morning after waking up Please reply.

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Dr. Saiyad Saif NaziruddinENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Raichur

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May b gerd or allergy Consult to know more ... Read More

I am having cold as yesterday I had a lot of cold drinks . Today I coughed up like this type of sputum . I am worried whether it is blood . Please tell me whether it is blood or not

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Dr. Rahul ReddyPulmonologist | Hyderabad

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No ... Read More

This type of sputum came out today while clearing me throat . Is it serious? What should I do ? I don't smoke.

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Dr. Amruth SindhuPulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

I have platelets count: 94000, RBC: 4.49, MCV: 96.4 fl on fasting blood test, ESR: 33, Fasting BS: 97.8 mg/dl On Jan 24th I saw tinge of blood in my sputum. Went to general physician, she told me you've got bronchitis and hence the blood in Sputum, it's because of construction work near your area and other pollutants. I have a history of persistent

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Dr. Yumkhaibam SadakiGeneral Physician | Imphal

Do consult pulmonologists ... Read More

I'm 19 weeks pregnant suffering from cold for last 10 days. I'm not on any medications. Along with cold sometimes i cough up sputum. Today morning there was little blood in the sputum i coughed up. Is it ok or something serious?

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

As I have Uploaded earlier blood with my mucus which is came from throat after clearing My throat on Sunday ...after that I have Noticed , every morning a light yellowish colour mucus comes with little blood and then whole day when I cleared my throat it's just white mucus no blood ..am not coughing , nose little dry and Having little cold and so

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

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Blood in sputum when clearing throat

I had a bike accident 5 days ago. There are rashes in my left hand and an injury above my left eye and my eye was also injured slightly. 2days ago there was blood in my sputum while clearing my throat in the evening and following two morning the same case appeared. What may be the problem?

Blood came out with spit, while clearing my throat in the basin. Can it be serious issue?? I am afraid please let me know...

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Good morning, while iam clearing my throat I found small amount blood splits in the sputum , there is no any respiratory issues but since three days cold was there.

Can rigorous amount of throat clearing for half an hour cause small spot of blood to come in spit while clearing throat with no other issues.

I've been having dry cough for the last two weeks and since last 4 days when I clear my throat in the morning I see thick streaks of blood coming out with sputum... Should I be concerned? Note: I'm a smoker for 3 years now and stopped since this development.

Having heartburn and feels like something stuck in throat due to which frequent throat clearing. When I clear throat thick sputum comes not every time. How can I get rid of it.please help

I have been suffering from throat irritation for almost 2-3 weeks now and it usually involved regular clearing of throat which is quite irritating and also results in sleep disturbance .

I experienced a very tiny maroon/dark red single speck in sputum for last 2 days, followed by very light yellow sputum and silvery greyish sputum. Can u help me identify this.

Hello sir, Since last 2 days there is some blood found in my sputum. I m not having cold cough just minor thorat irritation and mild pain in throat . Please suggest is this normal.

I have to clear my throat everytime I feel like mucus like stuck there .i have some dry cough also But this clearing throat is very irritating I did my endoscopy last year of throat which came fine Is it throat cancer or something related to lungs?

Doctor I am Mukesh , Doctor today suddenly I coughed like this type of sputum. Can you please tell me whether it is blood or not? Thank you. I have attached the picture when the sputum was wet and when the sputum dried . Please check and tell me whether blood is there or not

Hi I am undergoing TB treatment for past one month.Yesterday I found blood in my sputum for the first time.Is it's normal?

Feels like some thing struck in the throat,have to put pressure to spit it out. Have to clear throat frequently Also have no coughing Suffering from nasal problem like nasal blockage Highest in the morning after waking up Please reply.

I am having cold as yesterday I had a lot of cold drinks . Today I coughed up like this type of sputum . I am worried whether it is blood . Please tell me whether it is blood or not

This type of sputum came out today while clearing me throat . Is it serious? What should I do ? I don't smoke.

I'm 19 weeks pregnant suffering from cold for last 10 days. I'm not on any medications. Along with cold sometimes i cough up sputum. Today morning there was little blood in the sputum i coughed up. Is it ok or something serious?

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