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What Causes Blood In Sputum With Reflux And Allergic Rhinitis?

Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014

Question: Hi my name is XXXXXX and I am 35 years old.
I am not a heavy smokers just 4 5 cigarettes a day.
I have a reflux and allergic rhinitis which cause morning coughs for 6 7 years.
I had a flu two weeks ago and after that I had bronchitis with yellow sputum.
I used antibiotics and cough syrup and my cough and yellow sputum has finished.
However for 4 days I have very small amount of blood in my sputum just in the morning which is getting less every day. And I spit this just on or two cough.
Also I have reflux pain top of my stomach.
What can cause this?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Respiratory tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

It is normal to have slight bloody sputum when there is an active inflammation of the respiratory tract. However to be sure I need a few more information

1. Have noticed loss of weight recentyl? If yes how much?
2. Have you been coughing more than usual for more than 3 weeks now
3. Please mention the antibiotics you were on? Was it prescribed by a doctor or over the counter?
4. Did you have fever?
5. Please mention all the medications are on currently
6. Was any blood tests or chest x ray done recently

Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (10 hours later)

Hi

1. No I didn t loose any weight
2. It has been 11 days when I get ill but it is much better now at the start I had very bad cough with yellow/green sputum for 4 5 days. At the moment I don t have much cough during the day but I have cough in the mornings which is usual for me. Also I have white sputum instead. Also I had push my self too much to cough stronger more than normal to get the sputum
3. I had Bayer Avelox 400 mg for 7 days and used seretide diskus spray which was given by my doctor last time when i had bronchitis one year ago.
4. I had a fever when I had the flu just for one day.
5. Nexium for reflux.
Deloday for allergic rhinitis.
6. I had x-ray 6 months ago and it was clear.
Also I forgot that in my ears there is crackling noises

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bronchitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

It looks like you are suffering from a second round of bronchitis and you have recevied the right treatment with antibiotics and bronchodialtor spray.

Here are my suggestions to you

1. Please try to stop smoking as soon as possible. Recurrent bronchitis is one of the first signs of lung damage
2. I strongly recommend that you get yourself vaccinated for pneumococcal and influenza. Meet your doctor for the vaccination
3. Avoid cold beverages and cold food items
4. Avoid milk and milk products until you are better
5. Keep yourself warm at all times

I do not thing blood stained sputum which is becoming lesser is anything to worry about however if it persists beyond three weeks then please get a chest x ray done

I hope I was of help, if you have further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 days later)

Hello Mr. Dr. XXXXXXX Madhyastha

just to let you know that i don t have bloody sputum anymore for two days. Only I have little cough in the mornings and during the day i feel that i need to clear my throat.

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you so much for getting back. I was actually thinking about your condition and was a bit worried for you. It was nice to see your follow up stating you are better.

It is settling down, you will be ok in a few days time

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar