I'm really worried because whenever I spit, there's blood, and it's been happening for the past week. I don't have a cough, but I do get a bit of chest pain. Plus, I often taste blood in my mouth. I'm a smoker and trying to quit. Do you have any idea what's going on or what kind of doctor I should see?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Your symptoms of blood in saliva, occasional blood taste, and chest pain, as a smoker, raise concerns for a possible underlying condition, such as: gum disease, tooth decay, or oral cancer; chronic bronchitis or pneumonia; or even lung cancer; consider consulting a: Pulmonologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm noticing that I've been getting this really sticky, gel-like cough from my mouth lately, and I'm kinda worried about what it could mean. Do you think it might have something to do with my lungs? Also, which type of doctor should I see about this?

This can indicate excessive mucus production in your respiratory tract. This problem may be related to your lungs. You can consult a Pulmonologist for further evaluation and management. I recommend using an expectorant like Mucinex (guaifenesin) to help thin and loosen the mucus. Be sure to drink plenty of water to help with mucus clearance.

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I'm dealing with a cough that's been lingering for about two months now. My blood report came back normal, but my chest X-ray showed a white circle near my heart. Could you help me understand what this might be?

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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I'm really worried about my Mantoux test results from a few days ago. I attached some pictures here. Can you take a look and let me know if it seems positive or negative? Unfortunately, the pathology lab where I had the test done is closed for a couple of days, and I'm a bit anxious. Just for some context, I had tuberculosis two years back and completed the full course of treatment. Now my doctor suggested this test because I've been having body pain again. Could you help me figure out what's going on?

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