Hi I Been Maybe 3/4 Time A Day Cough With

Posted on Sat, 28 Mar 2020

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Question : hi

i been maybe 3/4 time a day cough with phlegm now they been normal. today i was laying down needed a cough but my phlegm was clear and a bit of pink and red. i do not have any pain or symptoms. no fever etc.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please some more information about your concern

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in Ask the Doctor

I can understand your concern but could you be more specific in your symptoms? How many days do you have cough ,do you smoke do you have other diseases ,do you have other symptoms such as breathlessness or sore throat?
Normally in acute pharyngitis or bronchitis it might be to have bloody phlegm as a result of inflammation of the airways. This lasts for 3-5 days maximally. If more than you should do a chest X ray for confirmation. So I recommend you to talk with your doctor after some days if this continues .

Hope to have been helpful
Regards

Dr.Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A common cold or a light flu

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Ok now it's more clear your condition.
Yes This is mostly a common cold or a light flu. Given the fact that you are nearly in normal condition than nothing is needed any more further. The cough probably will last for 1-2 weeks but it should be in improvement continuesly. So wait and see how you will be. I don't think this is serious. You can continue paracetamol until 2-3 days more instead.

Regards

Dr.Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Jolanda (0 minute later)

Hi

On Wednesday I developed a fever and body aches but I been have paracetamol and that’s all finished now. In the last 2 days I cough about 4 times a day but that’s with mucus. Today it was clear only a hour ago I coughed up and it looked pink red?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Jolanda (18 minutes later)

Hi

Do I need to go hospital? Is it pneumonia or anything worser. I checked online they say it might be that.

Regards

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please discuss with your doctor for safety

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

No, I don't think this is pneumonia according to the history of your symptoms. However, if you are worried about you can talk with your doctor. S/he first will order a chest X-ray and after will advise you further.

Regards

Dr.Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee