Talk me off of the ledge. Bloody mucus :'(

[WyattsMomma]

Ok, I know I have needed reassurance before about my lung cancer fear (luckily, it is my only fear health wise). I have spit blood after vomitting, but now I am hocking it up. I am 29, stopped smoking almost 2 yrs ago after 15 years. I had a clear chest x ray in late September/early October. I do have allergies and constantly need to clear my throat. 3 days ago I ran out of my prescription of Zyrtec. Last night and today I have been hocking up blood streaked mucus, and then had bloody snot twice when I blew my nose. I am so scared it is coming from my lungs, aka lung cancer.
My logical side says this could be allergy related, my ha side says panic, you have LC  at 29 and about to die. Please help me

[sassparella]

You had clear X-rays it's not lung cancer.

It's most likely coming from your sinuses which are inflamed because of your allergies. When my sinuses are inflamed I get bloody snot and get a post nasal drip that makes me cough up bloody mucus from my throat. Just be reassured that your lungs were clear and at worst this could be an upper respiratory infection but most likely because of your allergies.

[WyattsMomma]

Oh Thank you so much for saying you have had this too! I seriously almost fainted at the sight of bloody spit I had a sinus infection about a month ago, and I keep my heat on high for my son 24/7. I have a sinus headache right now, actually. I have no cough, and it isn't coming up if I make myself cough. Just if I hock, or clear my throat hard (pulling the mucus upwards). So this is most likely a sinus issue?
I see my GP for a med check (for anxiety) on the 29th, I would hate to bug her sooner, esp since she is so understanding and I don't want her to start blowing me off if I truly have a real symptom that I need her for, ya know?

[bertybotts]

Mucus can originate from the stomach (so it goes up the esophagus as in the case of reflux), the lungs, or nose. Since your nose is bugging you and since sinuses are super sensitive and it is cold right now for most of the world, I would bet it is your nose.
All it takes it some aggravation, some cold air, and an allergy - and bam, blooood everywhere from the nose!

Try inhaling some warm water vapor or something, boil some water and inhale the steam. clean the nose out.

[WyattsMomma]

I will try that, thank you!

[smmaho]

Yep had this before and it completely freaked me out. Every time I blew my nose there was streaky blood and I was coughing it up in my phlegm. Also had a ear infection at around the same time. Apparantly I just burst a blood vessel in my nose from blowing my nose so much and due to my nose being so dry. Got some sterile water nail spray and it went away.

[WyattsMomma]

I did not mean I stopped smoking 2 years ago, 2 MONTHS ago! LOL I wish it was 2 years ago. Sorry for the typo, I was freaking out!

[marc]

I would call your physician as it may be an infection.

[WyattsMomma]

I see my doc on the 29th. I did have more bloody sputum today (nose and hocked it up) so I am hoping it is post nasal drip as it seems to happen more at night/morning when I first get up.
Still worried but trying to stay calm.

[CallMeBlondie]

My nose does the same if I've been sneezing/blowing it a lot. The inner nose lining and sinuses are really sensitive and can get irritated and bleed easily, especially with allergies or if an infection is present.

No stranger to blood-stained nose blowin' here I have lovely allergies and sinus problems.

[sassparella]

If it happens mainly at night and first thing in the morning and you get blood from your nose too I'd say it's almost certainly your sinuses but worth seeing your doctor as it may be a sinus infection that needs treating.

[mollyfin]

I'm having constant bloody nasal mucus nowadays - it's because of the cold weather and dry air from the heat.  It's hell on sinuses.

[WyattsMomma]

Yep, everytime I hack blood up from my mouth I blow my nose and wahla, blood there too. This has to be a nasal issue, I am pretty sure of it now. I keep my heat on 78 at night because my son refuses to keep covers on. I have his humidifier set up for myself and I am going to run it tonight to see if that helps. I feel so much better now that so many people say they are having it too. Thank you guys so much!!