When “That Weird Blob” Isn’t Just Mucus: What It Could Really Mean
If you’ve ever blown your nose or coughed and found a strange, fleshy blob mixed with mucus — you’re not alone. Many people panic when they see something that looks like tissue, or even a piece of a “bronchial branch.” But what if it’s not as terrifying as it looks?
Some say it could be a blood clot mixed with mucus, formed when inflamed airways trap blood and coagulate inside your sinuses or lungs. It can look bizarre — even like a small organ — but often it’s just your body’s way of clearing itself out.
During a sinus infection, inflammation makes your nasal passages raw and prone to scabbing or minor bleeding. These clots can form, dry up, and later come out looking like something from a horror movie. If this happens occasionally, it may just be your sinuses fighting …
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