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Blood in phlem

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Lcw29 · 01/01/2025 09:00

I've had the flu all last week and on Saturday was prescribed antibiotics for a chest infection. I feel better than I was but today I have had blood come up too. Not loads just blood stained. Should I check in with a GP ? I'm also 24 weeks pregnant. I have 2 days of antibiotics left

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HPandthelastwish · 01/01/2025 09:03

If it's only a little bit and bright red it's likely to be from coughing and not a big deal, but ringing 111 and asking for advice as you are pregnant would be sensible.

WinterWoodland · 01/01/2025 09:05

Yes, because though it’s likely related to coughing from your infection, they may well wish to check if you could have a pulmonary embolism which is one possible cause of blood in your phlegm.

However you would likely be sent to a hospital’s ambulatory service or your maternity assessment unit for a blood test/investigations.

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