bloody sputum

Basic Information

Description
A sputum that is characterized by blood or bloody mucus discharged from the air passages caused by common forms of infection in the lungs and airways, such as acute bronchitis or pneumonia. Bloody sputum can also come from cancer of the lung.
Identifier
SYMP_0000447
Notation
SYMP:0000447
Category
symptoms

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