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Question : I had a cold last week and have had a residual cough since then. Tonight I started coughing up blood. Could this be a result of all the coughing?
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Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
It is not unusual to have some disruption of small blood vessels if you are coughing a lot. However, if you are having fevers or have been expose to anyone with tuberculosis then you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
Residual coughs after a cold can last for weeks. Use cough drops and cough syrups to ease the coughing. Stay well hydrated and take some extra vitamin C.
I hope you feel better soon and let me know if you have further questions.
If the coughing up blood does not resolve soon, see a doctor.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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Suggest Treatment For Coughing Up Of Blood

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for your question. It is not unusual to have some disruption of small blood vessels if you are coughing a lot. However, if you are having fevers or have been expose to anyone with tuberculosis then you should see a doctor as soon as possible. Residual coughs after a cold can last for weeks. Use cough drops and cough syrups to ease the coughing. Stay well hydrated and take some extra vitamin C. I hope you feel better soon and let me know if you have further questions. If the coughing up blood does not resolve soon, see a doctor. Regards, Dr. Robinson