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Is Blood In Mucus Normal After Recovering From Sore Throat And Runny Nose?
Question: I was ill a week back.had severe chest co
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tion.fever 100.5.i took antibiotics.
With a sore throat and running nose.yesterday I went for a game of soccer.i first had some continous liquid from my nose and since then when I spit mucus which is coming from the upper part of my mouth not throat.or I can say it's the nose.it has fresh blood with it.
my nose is clear.i have no pain in the nose or face!
but the fresh blood is coming with mucus.what should indo?
nges
tion.fever 100.5.i took antibiotics.
With a sore throat and running nose.yesterday I went for a game of soccer.i first had some continous liquid from my nose and since then when I spit mucus which is coming from the upper part of my mouth not throat.or I can say it's the nose.it has fresh blood with it.
my nose is clear.i have no pain in the nose or face!
but the fresh blood is coming with mucus.what should indo?
Brief Answer:
Fresh bleed is because of the break in the engorged tiny blood vessels...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
The symptoms described by you could be the features of sinusitis. The XXXXXXX blood tinged mucus is a normal finding. During an attack of sinusitis or Upper respiratory tract infection, the nasal mucosa gets congested. Congested mucosa contains engorged blood vessels. When you try to clear the nose or throat, the tiny engorged blood vessels breaks off, thus staining the mucus.
Do not worry! This is perfectly normal. My suggestions to you are:
1. Drink plenty of warm water. Hydration keeps the nasal mucosa moist.
2. Do steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, for 2 minutes. This will decongest the nasal mucosa and thus prevent the nasal bleed.
3. Use saline nasal spray as and when required. Saline maintains the normal pH of the nose and prevents the mucus formation and bleeding.
4. Avoid chilled food and beverages, coffee and smoking (if any).
Hope this answers your query; revert back to me if you have any follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveèn Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Fresh bleed is because of the break in the engorged tiny blood vessels...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
The symptoms described by you could be the features of sinusitis. The XXXXXXX blood tinged mucus is a normal finding. During an attack of sinusitis or Upper respiratory tract infection, the nasal mucosa gets congested. Congested mucosa contains engorged blood vessels. When you try to clear the nose or throat, the tiny engorged blood vessels breaks off, thus staining the mucus.
Do not worry! This is perfectly normal. My suggestions to you are:
1. Drink plenty of warm water. Hydration keeps the nasal mucosa moist.
2. Do steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, for 2 minutes. This will decongest the nasal mucosa and thus prevent the nasal bleed.
3. Use saline nasal spray as and when required. Saline maintains the normal pH of the nose and prevents the mucus formation and bleeding.
4. Avoid chilled food and beverages, coffee and smoking (if any).
Hope this answers your query; revert back to me if you have any follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveèn Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Answered by
Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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