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What Does Blood In Phlegm Indicate?
i HAVE A SISTER WHO HAS RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CHRONIC AIR WAVE INFLAMMATION FIBROSIS. SHE NOW SEES WHAT SHE BELIEVES TO BE BLOOD IN THE PHLEGM. THAT SHE IS BRINGING UP. SHE HAS AN APPOINTMENT WITH A Dr.the end of the month , I think this is way to long to wait. any thoughts?
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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Blood stained sputum is quite common in chronic airway disorders. It is due to active ongoing inflammation inside the lung.
No need to panic and it will resolve spontaneously.
Consult your pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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Blood stained sputum is quite common in chronic airway disorders. It is due to active ongoing inflammation inside the lung.
No need to panic and it will resolve spontaneously.
Consult your pulmonologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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