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What Does Blood In Sputum Indicate?
Female, 73, on no medications. I got the flu on Thursday and while my temp is down (99.6), the cough persists. Sputum has been clear until tonight when it is tinged with blood. I received the pneumonia shot in 2010. Should I be concerned? See my doctor? Or is this normal irritation and I am safe to wait to see if it clears up?
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Blood in sputum needs to be evaluated by...
_Auscultation
_chest x ray
_spirometry if needed than only
It can be bronchitis or pneumonia like condition.
Antibiotic course can be prescribed for that
Decongestant like levocetrizine also should be prescribed
Take care
Consult pulmonologoist for examination and discuss my answer
Hope this solves your concern
Get back with more query if you still have doubt
Blood in sputum needs to be evaluated by...
_Auscultation
_chest x ray
_spirometry if needed than only
It can be bronchitis or pneumonia like condition.
Antibiotic course can be prescribed for that
Decongestant like levocetrizine also should be prescribed
Take care
Consult pulmonologoist for examination and discuss my answer
Hope this solves your concern
Get back with more query if you still have doubt
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