What Causes Fever, Cold, Headache And Red Phlegm From Throat?

Posted on Tue, 17 May 2016

Question: Hello

I have fever from yesterday night along with cold and head ache. Took dolo yesterday.
I see that phlegm coming out in red color and wanted to know if there is any problem.

Please suggest.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not a problem

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query at HealthcareMagic.

I have seen the attached reports. Red colour seems to be from blood. Bleeding during cold and bronchitis episodes is a common occurrence. It is a self-limiting condition i.e it resolves when symptoms improve. Happens due to the ongoing infection affecting the blood vessels of respiratory tract.

Take dolo whenever fever is above 101f.
Also take cetirizine tablet at night to reduce the secretions.
If symptoms do not improve in 10 days, antibiotics may be needed.
Gargle with warm saline.
Take warm fluids.
No need to worry about the bleeding for now. But if bleeding persists beyond 14 days, further tests will be needed.

Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 minutes later)

Thanks for the detailed explanation. I Shall follow ur suggestions and see if this does not go away in 14 days.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Better it goes away

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

From your history it seems nothing serious and should go away in a few days.

Wish you good health.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj