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Coughing out blood

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A cousin of mine who is currently living with me coughed out blood for some days. Kindly let me know if this is a very serious problem.

Ugo (by SMS)

 

Cough which is productive of blood can be due to many conditions ranging from Tuberculosis to Cancer. It is therefore important that such a person as you have described needs to see a doctor urgently.

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