Category: General Health
Question: Hello I had a cough a week ago which stopped on the 3rd day by itself Then started again yesterday but this time I noticed blood signs in the phlegm I went to the pharmacy and was given various antibiotics and I am a bit better now Please I am just curious to know why I have blood signs in my cough phlegms but it was Just once tho 
Answer: Hello 

Blood in phlegm is quite common in many minor illnesses of the upper respiratory tract and also in regards viral bronchitis Usually it isnt a sign of a serious problem especially if youre young and otherwise healthy ie no underlying issues  

It sounds like you coughed up a small amount of blood which might have come from your lungs due to prolonged coughing or an ongoing chest infection However since you have also commenced antibiotics and its cleared up now I believe you are good If it does return or the cough starts again or you have associated night sweats or significant breathlessness please contact a doctor ASAP 

Cheers