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What Causes Excessive Coughing And Swelling On The Clavicle?

My 14 year old daughter was coughing and said she could taste blood. I know this can be alarming, but should I have her checked out after one instance. She also has a swollen area on her clavicle almost as if she had broken it and it calcified. However, to our knowledge, she hasn t had an injury.
posted on Sun, 5 Mar 2017
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Hi,

If there is any inflammation of the airways from post nasal drip or infection (such as the cold), then this can cause blood to be present. This is usually temporary and resolves on its own.

If the bleeding becomes severe for some reason (not likely at all) or you are still concerned about it, then she can be seen.

The swollen area on the clavicle, though not likely due to any dangerous cause since there is no history of injury, should be assessed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Excessive Coughing And Swelling On The Clavicle?

Hi, If there is any inflammation of the airways from post nasal drip or infection (such as the cold), then this can cause blood to be present. This is usually temporary and resolves on its own. If the bleeding becomes severe for some reason (not likely at all) or you are still concerned about it, then she can be seen. The swollen area on the clavicle, though not likely due to any dangerous cause since there is no history of injury, should be assessed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician