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Pregnant. Coughing Up Blood In Phlegm Only In The Mornings. No Help From Inhalers. What Could It Be?
I have been coughing up small amount of blood in my phlegm, only in the mornings and very small amount. I recently quit smoking (1 month ago) when I found out I was pregnant (currently 9 weeks). I went to doctor who listened to my breathing and said I had a viral infection. I was prescribed albuterol with an inhaler but it's been almost two weeks and it's still happening. I smoked 1/2 a pack a day for the last 4 years.
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. As you are a smoker and blood when coughing needs evaluation , your symptoms could be due to BRONCHITIS. As you are pregnant you need to STOP SMOKING and judicious use of antibiotics is very important.
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Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. As you are a smoker and blood when coughing needs evaluation , your symptoms could be due to BRONCHITIS. As you are pregnant you need to STOP SMOKING and judicious use of antibiotics is very important.
Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!!
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