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What Causes Coughing Up Of Brown Blood?

Hi I was in a dirt bike accident a week ago. I wrecked and hit my forehead and left side of my face against a fence post. Had a few cuts and some lumps but didn't go to the hospital. But now I am still coughing up what looks like brown blood and was wondering if i should get checked out.
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Brown blood in coughing is hemoptysis.
And you had bike accident recently, so possibility of internal nose, throat or lung injury is more likely for your hemoptysis.
So better to consult ENT doctor and get done endoscopic examination of nose and throat and chest x ray.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for any internal injury.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Coughing Up Of Brown Blood?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Brown blood in coughing is hemoptysis. And you had bike accident recently, so possibility of internal nose, throat or lung injury is more likely for your hemoptysis. So better to consult ENT doctor and get done endoscopic examination of nose and throat and chest x ray. If all these are normal then no need to worry for any internal injury. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.