Not exactly ‘in the pink’

[Tickerprobs]

Hello everyone. Are there any people out there, that cough up pinkish phlegm. It’s only after lying down for 2 or 3 hours. I’m not quite sure if I’m starting to develop heart failure. I’ve been taking anticoagulants since 2014 and changed onto Apixaban about 16 months ago. Thanks in advance.

[BobD Volunteer]

How are your gums? That is most likely reason. When was the last time you saw a dental hygienist?

[Tickerprobs in reply to BobD]

Thanks for your reply Bob and I have considered that but I don’t think it is the problem. Just recently, a few weeks ago I developed a phlegmy sort of cough and it hasn’t completely subsided. I’m at a low ebb in recent times, due to loss of relatives and, of course, this isn’t helping with my exaggerated mood swings. CHEERS.

[Autumn_Leaves]

Please get this checked out. Anything that looks like blood is a red flag.

[Buffafly]

Could be a simple explanation but having lost my husband to a supposed simple explanation I urge you to get it checked out!

[etheral]

This sounds like fluid from your lungs because of the heart failure.You certainly need a CXR and possibly a bronchoscopy to rule out other causes of bleeding. Call your doc! Best etheral

[Tickerprobs in reply to etheral]

Many thanks 👍

[RG72]

With the normal explanation that most people here aren’t medical experts, it sounds a little like it could be Pulmonary Edema. Symptoms of this are often pink frothy phlegm. Worth getting checked out.

[Tickerprobs in reply to RG72]

Many thanks indeed RG.

[Tapanac]

I would go to see your GP as it could mean that you are leaking a little bit of blood

Just check to be on the safe side

Hope all will be well

[TracyAdmin Partner]

Hi there, please contact your GP and explain your symptoms.

[Tickerprobs in reply to TracyAdmin]

Thankyou 👍