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Suggest Treatment For Coughing Up Of Thick Mucus With Blood
Question: I am a 52 yr old female and I have not smoked in two yrs. I've been running fever for four days, 104 was the highest. It finally broke yesterday afternoon and I sweated ALL night. When it all started, it came on quickly with high fever and headache, it felt as though it was in my lungs. ( I have a history of pneumonia). Since I started using Essential Oils for my illnesses, I've had success. Even with this. Today, I assume it is breaking up and I'm coughing up lots of thick mucus with a yellow and bloodish tint.....I have no more fever and feel good today. Should I be concerned with the bloody mucus.
Brief Answer:
Probably upper airway infection, less likely pneumonia
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
this is more likely a self healing upper airway infection, slightly bloody mucus can occur and if it is temporary no reason for concern. However, if this persists longer than a week pneumonia should be ruled out by your local doc through clinical examination and stethoscope, since this can't be made sure 100% via online advice. If there is no high fever anymore or weakness and it is getting better than pneumonia is less likely though.
Hope this is helping you if you have questions about my answer please get back to me.
Probably upper airway infection, less likely pneumonia
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
this is more likely a self healing upper airway infection, slightly bloody mucus can occur and if it is temporary no reason for concern. However, if this persists longer than a week pneumonia should be ruled out by your local doc through clinical examination and stethoscope, since this can't be made sure 100% via online advice. If there is no high fever anymore or weakness and it is getting better than pneumonia is less likely though.
Hope this is helping you if you have questions about my answer please get back to me.
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