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Diagnosed With Flu

I was diagnosed with the flu (type a) on Sunday. I have a deep cough and this morning it hurts really bad to swallow. There feels like a large lump in my throat and when I tried to cough it up, it was dark green with a lot of fresh blood. The lump is smaller but still there.
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection(LRTI) is more.
LRTI is common after flu infection.
You are also having cough, phlegm and blood in sputum.
So possibility of LRTI (pneumonia) is high.
So first get done chest x ray to rule out LRTI.
If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry for LRTI. Sometimes cough cause friction bleeding.
So you need antibiotic, antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Drink plenty of fluids orally.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But better to first rule out LRTI.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Diagnosed With Flu

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection(LRTI) is more. LRTI is common after flu infection. You are also having cough, phlegm and blood in sputum. So possibility of LRTI (pneumonia) is high. So first get done chest x ray to rule out LRTI. If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry for LRTI. Sometimes cough cause friction bleeding. So you need antibiotic, antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Don t worry, you will be alright. But better to first rule out LRTI. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.