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What Causes Severe Cough, Rashes On The Body And Blood In Sputum?
Hi. i am having cough since 10 days now. The sputum is less. Had got itchy rash couple of times. I had consulted a general physician and ent specialist. They are saying its an allergic cough and prescribed medicines for the same. The problem is i am noticing some blood in my sputum when i wake up and try to clear my throat in mornings. It has happened since 4-5 days. This doesn t occur throughout the day when i cough later and the phlegm is clear. It is only seen in morning when i wake up. I have done CBC test and the report is clear. Please advise as family doc says it can b a capillary which bleeds
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
Hello,
If the blood with sputum is in thin stripes of clear blood in small amounts very likely this is due to scratching of throat mucosa from strong cough and is nothing to worry at the moment. Just continue the treatment for the allergy and if you notice no improvement in a few days you will need to see your doctor.
If you notice clear blood mixed with the sputum, not in stripes then other conditions should be considered and you need to let your doctor know as soon as possible and have proper examinations to check the lungs and rule out more serious conditions.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Antoneta Zotaj,
General & Family Physician
If the blood with sputum is in thin stripes of clear blood in small amounts very likely this is due to scratching of throat mucosa from strong cough and is nothing to worry at the moment. Just continue the treatment for the allergy and if you notice no improvement in a few days you will need to see your doctor.
If you notice clear blood mixed with the sputum, not in stripes then other conditions should be considered and you need to let your doctor know as soon as possible and have proper examinations to check the lungs and rule out more serious conditions.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Antoneta Zotaj,
General & Family Physician
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