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Q: Identifying the Origin of Blood in Respiratory Mucosa (Phleg

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 11th, 2006

IN THE PAST FEW MORNINGS I HAVE NOTICED I HAVE A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLOOD IN MY FLEM, I DO HAVE A COLD JUST NOW AND AM COUGHING A LOT MORE IN THE MORNINGS. I DONT SMOKE AND CONSIDER MYSELF TO BE HEALTHY WHAT COULD IT BE?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 16th, 2006

General Q&A Answer A457

Blood in phlegm (haemoptoe) can be caused by severe respiratory infection(s) or tumor(s). Sometimes a very strong cough can damage the respiratory mucosa and cause small bleeding. You can visit your doctor and take an X-ray image of the lungs. Standard blood analyses (blood picture, sedimentation…) are also requested to help identify the origin of the bleeding.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 16th, 2006

General Q&A Answer A457

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