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Tiny blood in phlegm
I was having suffocation last night.and the next day this problem was resolve but today I reported tiny blood in my phlegm when I spit the phlgem 3 times...actually i did breathing yoga day before yesterday and after the harsh breathing yoga I am reporting this problem..I am 26 yers old please tell me why this happened.and I am feeling little suffocation still...but not that too much like last night
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to elaborate your symptoms consult a pulmonologist via online or teleconsultation to do a detailed analysis of your symptoms.
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Consult pulmonologist immediately, blood in sputum is always emergency.
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
There are so many causes of blood in phlegm. If it occurs early in morning in first phlegm. Most likely upper airway is responsible. Other common cause of blood in phlegm bronchitis. Blood in phlegm should always needs to be evaluated urgently. So take pulmonologist opinion at the earliest
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Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Kolkata
Blood in phlegm may be due to several causes, commonest being bronchitis. Antibiotic like Azithromycin 500mg once daily for 5 days. Review 10 days after completion of antibiotic course.
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Dr. K Bommusamy
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Tiruppur
Blood in sputum had many reasons. But in your case may be due to some seasonal infections in the throat also. But it should be viewed cautiously. Need throat examination and chest X-ray if needs.
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Consult nearby Pulmonologist or ENT
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
There are numerous causes for it.
Blood in sputum or mouth or dental cause etc.Tell history correct.
If at all quantity is more it is serious.
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Wait and watch consult your family physician
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If not go consult and evaluate cause .
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Dr. Suruchi
Pulmonologist
21 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It may be because of overstraining or using too much effort to cough out the mucus.You are most likely having infection due to seasonal changes.
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Are you having fever or excessive dry cough or any other symptoms?
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If blood comes again you should consult online or nearby pulmonologist. Don't worry , Relaxand try to breath normally.You will require some antibiotics and mucolytics.
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
blood in phlegm can be serious issue,you should immediately see a pulmonologist. get yourself checked properly and get a chest xray done!
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