Patient's question:
I haven't had a cold for several years. This time, when I first got the cold, I didn't take it seriously and didn't take any medicine. Now the cold seems to be easing up, but I always cough and have a sore throat. Just now, the phlegm I coughed up had streaks of blood in it. What should I do about the blood in my phlegm when I coughed from the cold a few days ago?Doctor's answer:
A cough with blood streaks in the sputum caused by a cold does not need to be overly worried about. Most of the time, it is due to acute inflammation stimulating the swelling of the mucous membranes and the rupture of capillaries. Drinking more water and maintaining a clean indoor air quality will gradually lead to full recovery. Special treatment is not required. It is recommended to exercise more regularly and eat less stimulating, spicy, and overly greasy food. After fully recovering from the cold, adjusting your mindset properly will lead to complete recovery.