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Blood in phlegm
My son is 5 year old. Has cold for past 3 days. Thick yellow mucus was coming from his nose these days. I was giving T minic syrup 5 ml twice daily. Today mng notice blood strings in the phlegm from his nose. In Bangalore it is very cold these days. What could be the reason for this blood? What tests to be done ?
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It might be because of irritation of nose tissue due to cold or viruses, nose picking, extreme blowing of nose. No need to worry.
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Dr. Gaurav Agrawal
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Nasal saline spray
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Dr. BT Vignesh
Neonatologist
7 yrs exp
Hosur
One time is not an issue..give nasal saline drops..if it is persistent then consult a doctor.
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