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What does it mean if you cough up a bit of blood?

I am a 20 year old male. I want to know what does it mean if you cough up a bit of blood?

2 Answers

It could be just an acute infection or something more serious.
Depending on the site of the bleeding. Should see ENT for endoscopy. If no site identified, see your internist. Your youth is in your favor that there is no serious pathology.