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Hi, Blood in mucus from left nostrils for a week Had common cold a week ago Smoke occasionally.
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Causes: Bloody sputum (spitting up blood or bloody mucus) can come from common forms of infection in the lungs and airways, such as acute bronchitis or pneumonia. Bloody sputum can be a result of lung cancer. ... Bloody sputum is also referred to as hemoptysis. Treatments: oral antibiotics for infections like bacterial pneumonia. antivirals, such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu), to reduce the duration or severity of a viral infection. cough suppressants for a prolonged cough. drinking more water, which can help flush out remaining phlegm. surgery to treat a tumor or blood clot.
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