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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