blood in my mucus

whenever i suck out mucus i find some blood in it and a couple of times when i blow my nose i see some blood too... i have been suffering from runny nose and i have been also coughing for like about 2 weeks and i have only used otrivin for the runny nose... what could be wrong with me?

[ENTMD]

What COULD be wrong?  Well, lots of things, I suppose.  What is MOST LIKELY wrong?  Probably some inflamed/irritated nasal lining as a result of the cold and the nose blowing.  When the cold resolves, this problem should to.  If not, you might want to get it checked out.  In the meantime, try some nasal ointment (Ayr Gel, Ocean Gel, etc.), nasal saline sprays and keep well-hydrated.

[OHNS2010]

Hi Peedz,

Can you please let us know, whether this running nose is of a short duration? Is there any sneezing? Or any allergic symptoms associated with it?

In the first instance, if you have used Otrivin nasal drops for more than 5 days, please do stop it. U can use saline nasal drops to relive the nasal congestion.

Do not blow the nose forcefully or try to clear the throat forcefully, because there might be submucosal bleeding.

I do not know how far the aqueous ointment will help??? You have not mentioned about the dryness or crusting inside the nose. Fine! It would be suitable for the bleeding from the front of the nose, but what if it is from behind the nose?

Please do drink plenty of water, if you are having any allergic symptoms you can try using antihistaminics [(like Cetrizine / Fexofenadine) even though some doctors are against advocating this] and steroid nasal spray.

Any doubts you are welcome.

Regards
OHNS2010