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Blood in Phlem
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Blood in Phlem
by zooeyer, Sep 07, 2003 12:00AM
I have COPD and am oxygen mostly at night but use it when really out of breath and tired. Today I started coughing up phlem with blood in it. What could be the problem? I had lung cancer 8 years ago but with 6 months of chemo & 3 months of radiation. Tumor gone. Any info on current problem appreciated.
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Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Sep 12, 2003 12:00AM
, Sep 12, 2003 12:00AM
There can be irritation in the airways of your lungs with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, and oxygen use. This irritation can cause some blood to leak from the blood vessels that are close to the surface of the inside of the airways. This may appear as blood streaked phlegm. However, you would want to be sure that your past lung cancer is not part of the problem. Please see your doctor to know what is causing the blood in the phlegm that you are coughing up.
Sometimes it's related tou nasal irritation, sometimes an infection, sometimes more. It's best for your doctor to help determine how serious a situation it may be.
Good luck!
Starion