Sometimes I see blood in my mucus when I spit, what may be the reason, and I have been smoking from 3-4 years.

Question

Dear lybrateuser, 
- Stop smoking as it is harming your lungs & other vital organs of the body
- do investigations, blood CBC, sputum exam &  x- ray chest to rule out any other problem
- also try to lead a healthy lifestyle, have a well balanced diet with more of fruits, vegetables, whole grains instead of refined ones, protein rich foods such as eggs, non veg, milk & milk products, soya products, tofu, beans, lentils, pulses, nuts
- have plenty of oral fluids including 7-8 glasses of water per day
- do regular exercise like jigging, swimming, cycling, yoga & deep breathing for proper blood circulation so that the toxins are removed from the body & the toxic effects of smoking are reversed.

Nash Kamdin · Accepted Answer

Dear lybrateuser, 
- Stop smoking as it is harming your lungs & other vital organs of the body
- do investigations, blood CBC, sputum exam &  x- ray chest to rule out any other problem
- also try to lead a healthy lifestyle, have a well balanced diet with more of fruits, vegetables, whole grains instead of refined ones, protein rich foods such as eggs, non veg, milk & milk products, soya products, tofu, beans, lentils, pulses, nuts
- have plenty of oral fluids including 7-8 glasses of water per day
- do regular exercise like jigging, swimming, cycling, yoga & deep breathing for proper blood circulation so that the toxins are removed from the body & the toxic effects of smoking are reversed.

Rajendran · Answer

Try to void smoking gradually take plenty of citrus fruits for 45 days. Take 2 table spoon of gingelly oil before going to bed.