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Blood in your phlegm - Causes & Advice

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  Coughing up blood is an alarming sign. But many times, it may not be a serious threat. It is not a problematic sign when you're young or healthy. But in older age, the blood in phlegm is generally a more common cause for concern. Especially if the person is an ardent smoker.   The blood in Coughing differs over time. From Coughing up small amounts of bright red blood to frothy blood-streaked sputum ( mostly saliva or phlegm), the variations are many. The blood usually in the lungs is a result of prolonged chest Infections or saturated coughing.   Things to do if u happen to cough out blood: As soon as you find out blood is coughing, make sure you visit a doctor as soon as possible. It is also important to pay a visit to a doctor if: ●  The person ends up coughing  more than a combination of a few teaspoons of blood ● If there is the presence of chest pain along with dizziness, fever or faint light-headedness. Worsening of breath may also be a reaso...

Everything You Need to Know About Repeat Prescription Service

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Everything You Need to Know About Repeat Prescription Service Are you booking another appointment with your doctor to get the prescription for the same medications? Getting prescriptions for the same medicine can become exhausting. That is why you can now order your medicines through a repeat prescription . What is a repeat prescription? A repeat prescription allows you to get medication continuously for a medical condition. It is an instruction from the doctor that says that you need the medicine repeatedly and can be issued the prescription again without going and seeing him every time. They are different from a normal prescription. Normal prescriptions are the ones that only allow you to buy the medicines once. But, with NHS repeat prescriptions, the medication can be ordered repeatedly without going to the doctor again. How do repeat prescriptions work? You simply have to contact a pharmacy or a General Practitioner surgery and ask them about setting up their NHS repeat...