What Causes Blood In Sputum?

Posted on Sun, 29 Oct 2017

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Question : I'm a singer, and this morning I noticed a little blood when I cought??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Blood in sputum

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

Bringing up small amounts of blood in your sputum (phlegm and saliva) can sometimes be caused by coughing

However if this be continued or you have orher episodes,symptoms like fever,pain in through you should consult your doctor for further exams

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