Patient's question:
I've had a cold for two weeks and have been coughing constantly. The current situation is that my throat itches, I cough occasionally, but once I start coughing, I can't stop. There's a bit of clear mucus. This morning, I noticed some streaks of blood, but it only happened once and then stopped. Is it serious? Should I go to a big hospital for a check-up?Doctor's answer:
According to the description, you have had a cold for two weeks, with a scratchy throat and cough. This morning, you noticed blood in your sputum. This situation should be considered as a possible lung infection, bronchitis, or pneumonia. Alternatively, it could be caused by pharyngitis. It is recommended to visit a hospital with secondary or higher level for follow-up. Have a chest X-ray and a complete blood count test to confirm the diagnosis, which will facilitate the implementation of further treatment.