Why does my sputum contain blood at night?

It is common for people to have a lot of sputum with blood at night. There are many reasons for this situation. It may be caused by pneumonia or pharyngitis. No matter which one it is, the impact on the human body is very great, making eating, talking, etc. uncomfortable. Therefore, people need to understand the cause in detail and take measures. The following is a detailed introduction to why there is a lot of blood in sputum at night?

Coughing at night with bloody sputum is a serious problem. In severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia and cause damage to the body. In this case, it is recommended to go to the respiratory department for a detailed examination in time, and then start treatment after the diagnosis is clear. In normal times, you should actively take cough and phlegm suppressants to relieve the symptoms, and eat a light diet, drink plenty of water, and develop good living habits.

Chronic pharyngitis care methods

1. It is most important to treat pharyngitis with the right medicine. Currently, the pharyngitis medicines on the market are mainly Chinese patent medicines, which cannot cure chronic pharyngitis.

2. Open windows frequently to ventilate and keep the air flowing. Dry indoor air and excessive cold, heat and humidity can affect the defensive function of the pharyngeal mucosa, causing functional disorders and abnormal sensation in the pharynx, which can eventually lead to chronic pharyngitis. Rinsing your mouth and brushing your teeth in the morning, after meals and before going to bed can keep your mouth clean.

3. Sit in meditation for treatment. Place your hands lightly on your thighs, close your eyes slightly, put your tongue against the upper palate, calm your mind, breathe naturally, focus your mind on the throat, accumulate saliva in your mouth, and swallow it slowly when your mouth is full. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes. Then slowly open your eyes, gently rub your throat with the thumb and the other four fingers of one hand, breathe naturally, focus your mind on your hands, and swallow it slowly when your mouth is full of saliva. Repeat this for 5 to 7 minutes. Practice 2 to 3 times a day, 15 to 30 minutes each time.

4. Once discovered, seek medical attention as soon as possible, do not delay.

5. Adjust your diet and eat light and easily digestible food, supplemented with some refreshing, heat-removing, tender and juicy foods. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods, tobacco and alcohol, eat more fruits and vegetables, and drink plenty of water.

Dietary principles for chronic pharyngitis

1. Patients with chronic pharyngitis should avoid eating spicy, warm and dry foods such as lamb, dog and sparrow meat.

2. Patients with chronic pharyngitis should avoid spicy food. Foods that cause pharyngitis will irritate the throat and should not be consumed.

3. It is advisable to eat foods that have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. The diet for pharyngitis includes vegetables and fruits: radish, cabbage, cucumber, spinach, winter melon, bitter melon, pear, banana, persimmon, loquat, apple, pineapple, lychee, sugarcane, etc.

4. Drink more warm water to keep your mouth moisturized. The treatment of chronic pharyngitis can also be supplemented with appropriate tea therapy. But remember not to drink cold or extremely hot tea, let alone stimulating tea. Also, be careful not to drink tea while taking medicine, just separate the time periods.