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What Is Causing My Raspy Cough With Streaked Blood?

I have developed a raspy cough, that produces mucus with streaked blood -- light red in colour. I have not experienced any Acid reflux, nor have I noticed a nose bleed. In addition I have not had any illnesses such as bronchitis, or pneumonia ever. I recently quit smoking, however, and have replaced my cigarette habit with an E-Cigarette. (The variety that uses Juice rather than the disposable nickle E-Cigarettes) I do live in dry climate, in Tucson Arizona. Ultimately my reason for the question is that I have a family history of Lung Cancer, and would like to rule this out of the equation if possible. What might be some other reasons for my symptoms, that I might attempt to remedy prior to visiting a hospital?
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Hello..
I would like to know your age?diabetes and hypertension status..weight loss in recent days? Evening rise of temperature..alcohol or any other addictions?
Do you have any other issues which u forgot to mention..
It always need not be due to cancer..there are multiple causes..
It is good if you can visut a physician for thorough evaluation..and ENT consultation and laryngoscope for persistent blood in sputum..
You need to get some blood workup and chest Xray ..
Based on these results we can come to a conclusion..
As it has been present for a longe time it is good if can consult a doctor without any delay..
If you have anymore queries feel free to ask me..
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What Is Causing My Raspy Cough With Streaked Blood?

Hello.. I would like to know your age?diabetes and hypertension status..weight loss in recent days? Evening rise of temperature..alcohol or any other addictions? Do you have any other issues which u forgot to mention.. It always need not be due to cancer..there are multiple causes.. It is good if you can visut a physician for thorough evaluation..and ENT consultation and laryngoscope for persistent blood in sputum.. You need to get some blood workup and chest Xray .. Based on these results we can come to a conclusion.. As it has been present for a longe time it is good if can consult a doctor without any delay.. If you have anymore queries feel free to ask me..