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What Could Cause Cold & Running Nose Followed By Cough And Sore Throat And Thick Dark Blood Clots In The Spit Of A Smoker?
Hi there I have had a cold (snizzing runny nose) for a few days that quickly moved into a cough & sore throat, now I have a lot of pain while swollowing & I'm spitting thick dark blood clots a few times a day. This obviously has me worried please can you tell me what this might be? I'm 32 & I smoke
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
hello. it is likely that the infection has spread to your chest and you must seek medical help as soon as you can. and please stop smoking!!. thanks
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