Gabriel W. asked
I am a 42-year-old male recovering from the flu. I recently vomited bright red blood and have been experiencing chest pain when breathing. My doctor prescribed antibiotics for a viral infection, but they haven't seemed to work. My symptoms have improved, but I am still coughing a lot. Could this be tears in my throat from being sick, or could I have pneumonia?
April 2nd, 2023
Arthur C. answered
The bright red blood you vomited could be due to broken blood vessels in your throat from coughing, ...
April 2nd, 2023
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