coughing blood?

[phatgirl 2011 1]

I realize and understand I was intubated and that's the cause of the blood in the phlegm, but should it still be coming up almost 3 days post op? Anyone else experience this? Thanks in advance.

[Rachel412 116]

Gosh I don't know. I'd call your doctor.

[phatgirl 2011 1]

Thanks for the reply Rachel. I'm just starting to cough up the phlegm that was and is rumbling around in my chest. Its scary to keep seein al this blood. I guess I'll give it a lil more time. See what happens.

[Acadia 20]

It can stick around for a week or so - but, if it's ever bright red with fresh clots, get to the ER.

[phatgirl 2011 1]

Thanks Acadia... Sounds logical.

[Acadia 20]

You're welcome. It should go away soon.

[Jess55 97]

You need to see a doctor, not wait it out. Coughing up blood is not normal. Being intubated should not cause that.

[jrsygrl77 1]

I coughed up blood for about 4 days, not frequently but when I coughed it was there. You should be fine as long as it's not bright red. If it continues after a week call your doctor.

[phatgirl 2011 1]

That's what I'm going thru jrsy. It should be ok. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[Hungrybetty 0]

Wow I didn't even think about that, I haven't coughed up anything!

[phatgirl 2011 1]

Well.. It was dark clots and now it's the bright red blood. So if this continues tomorrow then I will have to go to the ER. Thanks for all the advice and comments