I noticed this in saliva

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Asked for Female, 23 Years

Hi dr I have a bit of cold so I pulled through my nose and throat to spit out I noticed this in my saliva This reddish thing once So next I spat on the tissue and checked this I could feel it like something It was like a thread whitish red Could it be watermelon that I had yesterday I'm really scared Can it stick to my throat as I have a little sticky cough Or is it coming because of me pulling It mostly did feel like watermelon Just need a suggestion

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Dr. Rachana Gaddipati

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Gurgaon

It might be from the nose, stop forcefully trying to clear the nose. Better history is required for you.

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You can use nasoclear nasal drops and steam 2 times a day Consult online.

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Dr. Siddharth Vashistha

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 16 yrs exp Gurgaon

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It could be coming from ur nose due to cold ... Dont panic just take steam inhalation for a few days and if this repeats again consult an ent specialist

Next Steps

ent doctor consult

Health Tips

steam inhalation