I'm really concerned because I've been dealing with low platelet levels for about a year now, and I've noticed that every morning I wake up with a cough that brings up dark blood. On top of that, I've been having chronic cough and cold issues. What steps should I take to address these problems?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Ecg and sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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