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Coughing Up Catarrh With Blood In, Is That Really Bad ?

I keep coughing up catarrh with is hard and got blood in it, is that really bad and do i need to go doctors ?
Thu, 20 Jan 2011
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Ayurveda Specialist 's  Response
yes you should consult to rule out TB etc.or other like causes that calls for proper treatment.
Dr. Rajesh Lakhanpaul
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Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty's  Response
Hi,

Sometimes coughing hardly can bring out blood due to sub mucosal bleeding. It is better you get yourself examined by a physician to for the proper management. Tuberculosis can not be ruled out.

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Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Coughing Up Catarrh With Blood In, Is That Really Bad ?

yes you should consult to rule out TB etc.or other like causes that calls for proper treatment. Dr. Rajesh Lakhanpaul