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I Had A CT/scan 1 Month Ago And All Was Good. For 4 Days Now I Have Blood In My Phlegm. What Could This Mean

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Schenectady, NY

I don't have alot of phlegm in my coughing. Just in the morning and late evening

March 17
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Unless you're seeing a lot of blood in your phlegm, it probably doesn't mean anything. On the other hand, blood where it doesn't belong can be a warning sign of a whole bunch of things, so you may want to call your doc or the office for some advice.

March 17
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Well The CT scan has nothing to do with it.
I have had it happen to me several times. My Dr said if it is less than a teaspoon worth I probably tore a blood vessel in my lung from coughing too hard. But if it is a teaspoon or more in a day then to get to the ER right away.

March 18
A MyCOPDTeam Member

When my lungs get inflamed then I have some bleeding. Emergency room if it’s a half a cup. Usually every allergy season I’ll bleed a few times a month for several months. If I have a bad infection, I will bleed.

March 17

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