I have been suffering from cold and cough, and for the past two days, I noticed blood in my cough. I went to the hospital, and the doctor advised a blood test, which came back negative except for a mild infection. The doctor prescribed Azithromycin 500 and flu medicine. However, I am still coughing up blood 2 to 3 times. What should I do now?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Mild blood in cough can occur from throat irritation or sinus. Since the doctor has ruled out serious infection and prescribed antibiotics, continue the course. Recheck if symptoms persist beyond a week.

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