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Is It Normal For Sputum To Be Bloody With Sinus Infection?
Question: Is it normal for sputum to be bloody with a sinus infection?
Brief Answer:
In a sinus infection, it can be normal for sputum to be bloody.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In a sinus infection,it can be normal for sputum to be bloody.
This is caused by the inflammation of
the lining of sinuses which can cause bleeding.
So,it is as normal as it can be.
I suggest you to treat sinusitis,which can prevent bloody sputum.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-take prescribed antibiotics, discuss with your doctor about this treatment
-use saline nasal sprays for relief
-drink liquids
-gargle with salty water
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
In a sinus infection, it can be normal for sputum to be bloody.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In a sinus infection,it can be normal for sputum to be bloody.
This is caused by the inflammation of
the lining of sinuses which can cause bleeding.
So,it is as normal as it can be.
I suggest you to treat sinusitis,which can prevent bloody sputum.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-take prescribed antibiotics, discuss with your doctor about this treatment
-use saline nasal sprays for relief
-drink liquids
-gargle with salty water
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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