Pink Phlegm

[Readbecgar]

I haven’t been diagnosed with any lung issues but I have been coughing up pinky colour fleshy phlegm any ideas what it could be? Before I see doctors Monday

[Bingofox007]

It’s blood stained. Could be coming from broken vessels if you’re coughing in excess, the sputum itself isn’t dark. Great you’re seeing dr on Monday, keep us informed. Take care 🦊x

[Readbecgar in reply to Bingofox007]

Thank you, I will let you know x

[Bingofox007 in reply to Readbecgar]

I’m not the only insomniac on here I see, lol 🦊x

[Readbecgar in reply to Bingofox007]

Nope lol, struggle to sleep most nights x

[happytulip]

Pink frothy phelgm can be a sign of heart failure or infection. Don't panic, don't go googling, just try to put the sample in a clean jam jar or pot with a lid and make sure you see your GP asap. If you are struggling to get an appointment explain to the receptionist that you are coughing up blood stained phelgm.

If the blood is "frank blood" meaning it's red and fresh then it's more likely due to a possible clot or trauma. Pink and frothy tend to be related to the heart. I'm being very general here.

Blood stained phelgm, or haemoptysis, should always be investigated. It's usually taken quite seriously and depending on other symptoms you might find you get a 2 week referral. But do go to the GP.

There are many causes for haemoptysis but it should always be investigated thoroughly and medical attention should be sought asap. I hope that helps.

Either way, get to your GP. If you can't get another sample then show them that picture. Show themmthe picture anyway. It might resolve by itself but see a GP.

Take care.

[Readbecgar in reply to happytulip]

Thank you yes I will show doctor pic Monday as I flushed tissue. Haven’t had anymore pink colour phlegm but if do will try and keep as a sample. X

[Maricopa in reply to happytulip]

Yes. Pink and frothy can be heart related. Connected to pulmonary hypertension. However, there are several other things it could also be.

[happytulip in reply to Maricopa]

Yes, as stated in my reply it says that there can be many causes of haemoptysis. But it's always important to get it checked out.

[sassy59]

Wait until you see your GP on Monday and see what he/she says. If anything gets worse over the weekend then contact 111. Try and take a sputum sample with you for testing. Let us know how things go. Take care xxxx

[Readbecgar in reply to sassy59]

Yes I definitely will, thank you xx

[Manicrose]

Good luck Will be thinking of you Do take a sample with you if you are able.

I was diagnosed with similar earlier this year and am so grateful for them.

You will find a lot of information on here and also the nurses who are on line are so helpful and with give you pointers to questions

[Biker88]

A pink tinge in sputum can be caused by lots of different things, normally excessive coughing or a chest infection. My instructions from my consultant are pink sputum keep any eye on it, if it’s occurring every day see the GP. Coughing fresh blood, less than an egg cup full contact 111 or GP more than an egg cup call 999.

[Germantara]

I'm not saying this what's what with you're self but that happend to me 3yrs ago I was stressed upset teafull it turned out to be acid making me raw and with coughin it caused friction cause inflammation I'm not saying that's you're problem just something similar morale off story is don't presume anything it will make you bad get it checked out

[Yumz199725]

Glad your going to doctors about this, as others have said could be heart related? Hope it's nothing serious and wish you all the best with your appointment x

[Yumz199725]

Could be a very bad chest infection x

[Bingofox007]

did you go to the drs? How are you now? 🦊xx

[Readbecgar in reply to Bingofox007]

I Rang doctor on Monday and have got to wait for a call back next Monday! Receptionist are just not helpful at all…. I haven’t brought anymore pink colour phlegm up, but still going to mention to dr. Thank u for asking x

[Bingofox007]

gosh that’s a long wait but well done. Hope it’s cleared but don’t cancel that appt even if it has. Take care 🦊xx