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Suggest Treatment For Blood And Mucus Discharge From The Nose

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Posted on Thu, 23 Mar 2017
Question: Qi have been taking a low dose aspirin for a couple of months. I caught a cold and when blowing my nose the mucus has blood mixed in. Do I need to go to the emergency room?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
NO!

Detailed Answer:
HI,

There is just no reason to go to the ER. The blood is as a result of the infection and not aspirin. Try to blow the nostril less violently when you next do so to avoid causing further bleeding.

I wish you well.
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Suggest Treatment For Blood And Mucus Discharge From The Nose

Brief Answer: NO! Detailed Answer: HI, There is just no reason to go to the ER. The blood is as a result of the infection and not aspirin. Try to blow the nostril less violently when you next do so to avoid causing further bleeding. I wish you well.