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coughing up blood

has anyone ever had blood in flem and had a doctor tell you as lond as you don't have a fever or loosing weight you are alright
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Hello and hope you are doing well.

Understand your predicament. But sometimes old lesions, such as a cavity or fibrous tissue in the lungs can also cause bleeding. This needs to be investigated. The CT scan may be helpful. Also, a bleeding and clotting time and a PPD test to rule out tuberculosis, may be mandatory. So, don't worry and discuss these options with your doctor.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
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I have an appointment for catscan  31st I already had half lung removed in 1982 for valley fever that is why I am nervous and the doctor at VA told me if you don't have a fever or lose weight there is nothing wrong
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Hello and hope you are doing well.

Coughing up blood could be due to an infection a sinus infection or a lung infection. Sometimes trauma to the lungs can cause this or it could just be throat irritation. Therapy lies in treating the underlying cause. With your symptoms it is likely you may have developed respiratory infection . Please consult your primary care physician for further evaluation.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
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