- Male
- 26 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been noticing some small streaks of blood mixed with mucus whenever I suck out the mucus from my nose for the past three weeks, and now my cold has gotten much lighter. Should I be worried about the blood? What might be causing this?
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Patient is advised x-ray chest pa view, pulmonary function tests (pft).
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Ent Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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