184 Doctors Online
Get your Health question answered in 3 easy steps
A Doctor will be with you shortly
Severe cough, phlegm and mucus in throat, bleeding while coughing. Medical attention required?
Hello, I ve been sick and had excessive phlegm and mucus for the past week and 2 days. The cough and phlegm is subsiding but when I do cough excessively the past couple of days, I ve noticed that I ve been coughing up blood . Is this normal from excessive coughing? I m talking about a lot of coughing. The blood has subsided as I cough less, but when I get a big hack, it does happen. Do I just need to heal or is this cause for concern and should I seek medical treatment?
Asked On : Thu, 17 Jan 2013
Answers: 1
Views: 112
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on Google+
Hello
I am Dr Ravinder sharma. On the basis of the information provided it appears blood in cough may be becasue of a disease of wind pipe or lungs. Severe coughing can cause a tear in the mucosal lining on airway and may present as bllod in sputum. However you need a ENTconsultation to resolve the issue. If the examination and investigations suggests a disease it needs to be treated. \
I hope this answrs your concern. Feel free to contact me if you require more information about it
with regards
Ravindr Sharma
I am Dr Ravinder sharma. On the basis of the information provided it appears blood in cough may be becasue of a disease of wind pipe or lungs. Severe coughing can cause a tear in the mucosal lining on airway and may present as bllod in sputum. However you need a ENTconsultation to resolve the issue. If the examination and investigations suggests a disease it needs to be treated. \
I hope this answrs your concern. Feel free to contact me if you require more information about it
with regards
Ravindr Sharma
Answered: Fri, 18 Jan 2013
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
People also viewed
Recent questions on
Loading Online Doctors....
Explore HealthcareMagic
© Ebix, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
All the information, content and live chat provided on the site is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice. You should always speak with your doctor before you follow anything that you read on this website. Any health question asked on this site will be visible to the people who browse this site. Hence, the user assumes the responsibility not to divulge any personally identifiable information in the question. Use of this site is subject to our Terms & Conditions
All the information, content and live chat provided on the site is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice. You should always speak with your doctor before you follow anything that you read on this website. Any health question asked on this site will be visible to the people who browse this site. Hence, the user assumes the responsibility not to divulge any personally identifiable information in the question. Use of this site is subject to our Terms & Conditions
What people are searching on HealthcareMagic