I am coughing up various size hair

2017-02-25 18:33:24
I have been feeling lethargic for a few weeks and excessively sleeping for 12 hours sometimes more. I assumed it was a winter bug doing the rounds but today I suddenly become sick and I have struggled keeping even water down. A dry cough came after and there are dark hairs , some long some small and variations on thickness. I have been collecting them in a tissue as I am horrified and worried that this is serious. Please help
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Coughing out hair is not normal and indicates an unusual condition like a dermoid tumour.
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Get an X-ray chest done. Ct scan of Chest may also be needed
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Consult me after X ray chest

Answered2017-02-26 03:51:01

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Answered2017-02-25 20:45:31

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