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Coughing up blood can be one of the most concerning medical symptoms that you can experience, and if you\u2019ve coughed up blood for any reason it\u2019s likely that you\u2019re extremely worried about the cause; most things that can cause you to cough up blood are easy to fix, and even those that are more serious can be treated when they\u2019re diagnosed within the early stages of the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve started coughing up blood, make an appointment with your doctor so that the proper tests can be done in order to establish the cause of the symptom. There are also many natural methods that you can incorporate to complement your conventional treatment in order to take care of the root cause behind your symptoms faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 natural ways to stop coughing up blood that can complement a conventional treatment that\u2019s been prescribed by your doctor \u2013 it can help you to deal with the condition easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Hydrate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hydration <\/a>is one of the most important factors for staying healthy, and everyone knows that they should be drinking at least eight glasses of water per day \u2013 but even though it\u2019s pretty common knowledge that you should do it, very few people keep a close enough eye on their overall water intake. If you\u2019re coughing up blood, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019re already battling some kind of illness or infection, and you might even be losing essential fluids if you\u2019re experiencing other symptoms like vomiting and a fever together with illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re sick, then always increase your fluid intake in order to compensate for the fluids you\u2019ve lost, and remember that your fluid intake doesn\u2019t have to be limited to water alone: You can also add fruit juice to your daily diet, and it has the added benefit of adding a nutritional boost that you could always use when you\u2019re trying to recover from something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Stop Smoking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smoking <\/a>used to be viewed as stylish a few decades ago, but a lot has changed since the old Marlboro ads enticed everyone to have a cigarette; today, we have vaporizers and more things to put in them than you can shake a stick at, and while this gives people the option of choice, there are still a lot of studies being done on whether this can increase your chances of developing a lung infection or other more serious medical conditions such as cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a smoker, it\u2019s never too late to stop and reverse the damage that you\u2019ve done to your body. If you\u2019re a lifelong smoker who has started coughing up blood, it\u2019s likely that the two might be linked, and it\u2019s also likely that you\u2019ve done some really bad damage to your lungs through smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scans are the best way in which you can establish the extent of the damage \u2013 and learning how to stop smoking might ease pain in the lungs and symptoms like coughing blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Change Your Diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Following the right diet is one of the most important things for staying healthy, and you should take a closer look at your diet <\/a>if you start to experience any symptoms that can include coughing blood. If your diet isn\u2019t the healthy diet that it should be, then it\u2019s likely that your body will feel the after-effects of this \u2013 and a few changes in your diet can be enough to ease the symptom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stomach ulcers are one very common cause of coughing up blood, and in this case, the blood is really coming from elsewhere in the body \u2013 but might appear to be when coughing. Other symptoms you\u2019ll experience if this is the cause includes stomach pain, and you might also experience blood in your stool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where a stomach ulcer is suspected, see a doctor if diet adaptations and some of the other methods mentioned in this article don\u2019t take care of your symptoms \u2013 it\u2019s dangerous to let symptoms sit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Boost Your Immune System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The body\u2019s immune system<\/a> is what protects you against any viruses or infections, and if your immune system isn\u2019t functioning at full capacity, the first thing you\u2019ll notice changes in your health is the fact that you get sick easier, and that you take longer to recover from infections and illnesses. If you\u2019re experience symptoms such as coughing blood, then it\u2019s likely that your immune system could be in need of a serious boost no matter which medical condition might be causing your symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of natural ways in which you can boost your immune system, including the addition of turmeric tea and natural ingredients like cinnamon to your daily diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boosting your immune system isn\u2019t enough to take care of a serious symptom such as coughing up blood. You\u2019ll have to get the initial cause of the symptom diagnosed and treated or it won\u2019t make a difference to your condition. See your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Salt Rinsing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re coughing up blood, then it could be likely that it\u2019s not coming from your lungs<\/a>. There\u2019s an assortment of other health conditions and illnesses that can cause you to cough up blood, including injuries in your throat or mouth. In these cases, the blood is only projected outwards as you cough \u2013 and this makes it appear like the blood is coming from the lungs when it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any other symptoms together with this such as toothache or pain in your jaw, then it could mean that you\u2019re having issues with your teeth or gums. The first thing that you should do if you suspect this is the case is to start rinsing out your mouth with a simple salt rinse \u2013 and if symptoms still continue after this, make another appointment with your doctor in order to find the source of the symptom: It can be dangerous to your health if you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Treat the Cough<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes blood coming out of the lungs can be traced down to burst veins <\/a>in the lungs and throat from coughing too much, which can usually go together with a range of different medical conditions that includes bronchitis, lung infections and very serious ones like tuberculosis. If you\u2019re starting to cough up blood after a long episode of coughing, make an appointment with your doctor in order to have the proper tests done \u2013 and once you know what the cause of your cough is, treat the cough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treating the cough can make coughing up blood cease, and if it doesn\u2019t, make another appointment with your doctor in order to find the root cause of what\u2019s behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many natural ways in which you can ease coughing, including a preparation from honey, cinnamon, and turmeric \u2013 or in the case of a dry cough, drink milk. And of course, remember to see your doctor first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Turmeric Tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are thousands of potential health benefits attached to turmeric<\/a>, and you can add this to your daily diet even if you aren\u2019t experiencing any symptoms such as coughing up blood. If you have started coughing up blood, it\u2019s likely that your immune system isn\u2019t as strong as it should be \u2013 and you should do what you can to boost your immune system.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this doesn\u2019t mean that you don\u2019t have to see a doctor, too. The natural treatments mentioned in this article are a great way to compliment your existing treatment, but won\u2019t replace conventional medical treatment when it comes to serious underlying medical conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric tea is easy to prepare with milk, and you can even add a few other healthy ingredients such as cinnamon to it in order to enhance the great immune-boosting effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work carefully when you\u2019re working with turmeric; it will stain everything it touches, including counters and plastic bowls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Rosemary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rosemary <\/a>is a herb that can be found in many gardens throughout the world, and it\u2019s more than just something that can round off certain types of dishes, it also has plenty of great benefits for your health. If you\u2019re experiencing symptoms such as coughing up blood and you need to give your immune system a bit of a boost, there\u2019s nothing better than adding rosemary \u2013 and there are plenty of things you can do with it from adding it to your bath through to adding it to food.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t sure just how to incorporate rosemary into your food, there are thousands of great online recipes out there that can help you to bring it into your diet more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should ideally see your doctor if you continue experiencing symptoms like coughing up blood and discuss some of the complementary treatments seen here with your doctor at the same time in order to find the right one for your condition. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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