What does coughing up of pink and white tissue,indicate?
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last night I coughed up a thin string of pink and white tissue. I have not had a cold. What should I do?
Posted Thu, 30 Jan 2014
in Ear, Nose and Throat Problems
Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi 32 minutes later
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry, see below for detailed answer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,
There are very tiny delicate blood vessels in the lining of the throat.
When you cough there is a sudden increase in pressure leading to rupture of these vessels . Blood along with the mucus is coughed up as a pinkish mass.
There is really nothing to be done.
Do not clear your throat or hack or cough very forcefully.
If the symptom recurs then you can pay a visit to the ENT to take a look at your throat.
Feel free to follow up.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori.
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