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why do people cough up blood

By Anonymous June 18, 2017 - 12:58pm
 
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Hi, Anon.

Thank you for posting.

Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) can be a sign of a serious medical condition. Infections (bronchitis), cancer and problems in blood vessels or in the lungs themselves can be responsible. Coughing up blood requires medical evaluation.

Helena

June 18, 2017 - 3:02pm
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