Suggest Treatment For Respiratory Tract Infection

Posted on Tue, 3 Jan 2017

Question: I went to er yesterday the said i have viral infection this morning i coughed up nickel sized yellow mucus with globs of blood is that normal?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It's due to laceration of upper respiratory tract mucosa/pathways...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are going through.

Viral infection is often complicated with bacterial infection of upper respiratory tract.

The nickel sized yellow mucus is indicating infection of upper respiratory tract has developed.

The presence of globs of bloods are indicating laceration of respiratory pathways. That is normal due to viral/bacterial infection.

Don't worry. I advise to:
- keep well hydrated (water, tea, soups)
- keep good oral hygiene: gargle with warm water and salt
- can use oral antiseptics
- take anti-inflammatory meds

If yellow mucus will persist and you'll develop fever, that is not getting down, you need prescription antibiotics then.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Sejdini

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