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Blood Streaked Cough

Blood streaked with a cough is referred to as hemoptysis. Blood streaked with a cough is commonly seen in severe coughing, bronchitis, chest infections, and nosebleeds. Blood-streaked cough is also seen in severe cases of lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis. Taking oral antibiotics, antivirals, and cough suppressants help a lot.

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I am coughing up blood in the mornings past three days. Should I worry?

Query: Hi doctor, I saw a blood streak while coughing into a tissue in the morning for the past three days, occurring only in the morning. I had a cold, but now I have just been coughing for the past 10 days. Please tell me if the blood I see is something to worry about or not. Also, I would like to know w...  Read Full »

Dr. Ramkesh Prasad

Dr. Ramkesh Prasad

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned that you have a blood streak while coughing and only in the morning. You have also mentioned that you have a cold. There are many possibilities as to what caused the blood streak with your cough. As you have been suffering from a cough, it is highl...  Read Full »

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