copd bringing up blood

[lenney007]

hi this morning i brought up blood in my phlem n it happend about a week ago....anyone know ifs its serious & will i need to see me doctor??

[stone-UK]

Hi

Coughing up blood should always be investigated.

If your phlegm is thick and sticky it can tear the tiny blood vessels, hence blood specks, drinking plenty of fluids will help thin the mucus.

Still requires a trip to GP to rule out any other causes.

[lenney007 in reply to stone-UK]

thanks for the information im new to this copd disease. new things are happening & i dont know whats comeing

[sassy59]

Hi lenney, it's a good idea to get checked and see what, if anything, is going on. Take care xxxx

[scorpiolass]

As others say, you need to get it checked out. Take care, Margaret.

[Huffnpuff73]

I had this also this week was due to broncitis from viral infection. Go to docs as everyone said maybe get some antibiotics they helpef me. If it continues ask for x ray or maybe ct. Hope all goes well.

[Offcut]

I was always told that if it is red then never ignore it, however it may mean a less sinister problem as the cough may have popped a few of the small vessels in the throat. As has been said plenty of fluids and take note of the phlegm colour, darker is the worse to have the pale yellow needs to be monitored if it gets darker.

medicaldaily.com/coughing-p...

Not a pleasant picture in there.

BE Well

[lenney007 in reply to Offcut]

Thanks for the information ive been fine today just keeping an eye on it see what happens

[soulsaver]

Could also be coming from nose/back of throat if sinus probs, too.

[lenney007]

Thank you's for all the advice been really helpful