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Posterior epistaxis following phayngitis
I am having posterior epistaxis for last 4 days following an acute attack of pharyngitis 5 days back. I am taking oral azithromycin for pharyngitis and paracetamol for fever as directed by physician.i have to spit out mucous filled with blood.Does it resolve spontaneously following completion of treatment for pharyngitis?
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You may be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection in this season. Violent coughing can cause injuries small blood vessels inside your airway leading scanty blood tinged sputum
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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