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What Causes Recurring Nose Bleeds And Blood In Phlegm?

I had a dry nose bleed about two weeks back and even today the same thing happened. Its not a lot of blood, but when I spit after it there are specs of blood in my phlegm. Is this a reason to worry. The weather is very dry. Also I have a tendency to pick my nose a lot.
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring nose bleeds and blood in phlegm which is known as hemoptysis. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Bronchitis , Lung abscess, Lung cancer , Emphysema , traumatic injury to nose, ruptured blood vessel . Well this condition need immediate medical attention. I would suggest you to consult chest specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , chest X-ray , bronchoscopy , physical examination , biopsy and complete blood count . Doctor may prescribe for treatment as per diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for pneumonia or tuberculosis , chemotherapy and/or radiation for lung cancer, steroids for inflammatory conditions or refer you to ENT specialist for nasal injury , sinusitis or nasal polyp.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurring Nose Bleeds And Blood In Phlegm?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring nose bleeds and blood in phlegm which is known as hemoptysis. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Bronchitis , Lung abscess, Lung cancer , Emphysema , traumatic injury to nose, ruptured blood vessel . Well this condition need immediate medical attention. I would suggest you to consult chest specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , chest X-ray , bronchoscopy , physical examination , biopsy and complete blood count . Doctor may prescribe for treatment as per diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for pneumonia or tuberculosis , chemotherapy and/or radiation for lung cancer, steroids for inflammatory conditions or refer you to ENT specialist for nasal injury , sinusitis or nasal polyp. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari