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Anybody have bloody (ish) phlegm?

Posted by bohaiboy @bohaiboy, 17 hours ago

So thought I had a sinus infection, but now beginning to beleive its walking pneumonia. Fever (up to 100.7) chest tighness. Nasal passages are clear. The other day when I coughed up some phlegm, it was very pinkish-red, obviously blood, as I had not eaten anything red. This has gone on for 2-3 days. Saw an urgent care doc yesterday that did not seem too concerned, so she prescribed a Z-Pak .. Anyone else experience this?

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frouke | @frouke | 16 hours ago

Coughing up phlegm with blood could indicate an infection but you should get checked out thoroughly to be safe, an X-ray or ct scan and having the mucus you’re coughing up can be tested for bacteria. I really hope that you book an appointment with your doctor soon so that they can determine what is causing your symptoms, you may need some antibiotics if it’s an infection but don’t try to diagnose yourself please.

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bohaiboy | @bohaiboy | 12 hours ago
In reply to @frouke "Coughing up phlegm with blood could indicate an infection but you should get checked out thoroughly..." + (show)
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Coughing up phlegm with blood could indicate an infection but you should get checked out thoroughly to be safe, an X-ray or ct scan and having the mucus you’re coughing up can be tested for bacteria. I really hope that you book an appointment with your doctor soon so that they can determine what is causing your symptoms, you may need some antibiotics if it’s an infection but don’t try to diagnose yourself please.

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@frouke went to to an urgent care clinic. Gave me a Z-Pak. On day two now. Will keep posted

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