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  • 50 Years
  • 22/01/2025

My dad was diagnosed with TB a couple of weeks ago, and hes been on the medication for about 10 days now. But for the last two days, hes been coughing up a little blood mixed with sputum. What should we do about this?

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Dont worry its due to activeness of the disease, will subside as you proceed with treatment, take cough suppressing syrups as of now.

Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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