I Am Having A Phelgum And Cough With Blood I Am In A Fear Kindly Tell Me What I Should Do Now?

Posted on Thu, 16 Aug 2018

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Question :
Sir i am having a problem.. from last some days newr about one week my throat was not ok. Now i have phelgum and cough.. but sir real problem is serious. I found blood in phlegum. Means during when i spit i found blood in phlegum. This i found today . I have faced same problem 2 and half year back that resolved in a week. But sir i am in a fear kindly tell me what i should do now.??

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
possible laceration of mucosa during cough.need ENT Dr prescription.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

* Blood in sputum can be from the laceration of the mucosa during expectoration.

* Primary relief with gargles of salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a
day.

* Get a consultation with nearby ENT specialist for prescription of antibiotic and cough
formula to get recovered faster.

Wish you fine health.
Regards.

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