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Tiny blood streaks in my sputum
I am suffering from cough..and wheezing.....after 7 days...i saw tiny blood streaks in my sputum most of the time when i cough it out....i consulted my doctor....and have gone thorugh an xray.....my x ray seems everything is normal...my doctor pescribed me antibiotics....cough syrup and inhaler...i quit smoking 2 months back....is it very serious to cough up tiny bi of blood....how much blood should be an alarming sign...please help
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection. Violent cough can rupture small blood vessels inside your airway leading to blood streaks in the sputum. You may need to take antibiotics and cough syrups along with steam inhalation for faster recovery
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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