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What Causes Severe Cough And Streaks Of Blood In The Phlegm?

Hello, I'm 44 year old male. I am normally a healthy person but I was diagnosed with pneumonia a little over two weeks ago. I went on antibiotics which helped my fever. I still am coughing 24/7 with a rumbling feeling in my chest being present now. Some of the phlegm has a slight presence of blood streaks. I feel as though my cough is getting worse with some of the time being an uncontrollable & unstoppable. If my fever has returned to normal is there any reason why I should go back in to get evaluated?
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Hi..

Thank you for contacting healthcare magic.

As per your complain you have problem cough and blood phlegm that because of pneumonia.

Do a sputum culture test and start antibiotics under doctor's suggestion.
Complete a course of antibiotics.
Drink more water.
Avoid spicy food, chilled food and fry food.
Repeat a blood test to check infection status.
Consult a pulmonologist for further treatment.

I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
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What Causes Severe Cough And Streaks Of Blood In The Phlegm?

Hi.. Thank you for contacting healthcare magic. As per your complain you have problem cough and blood phlegm that because of pneumonia. Do a sputum culture test and start antibiotics under doctor s suggestion. Complete a course of antibiotics. Drink more water. Avoid spicy food, chilled food and fry food. Repeat a blood test to check infection status. Consult a pulmonologist for further treatment. I hope this will help you. Get well soon.. Thank you.