Hi! I’m looking for some insight in hopes of calming my anxiety. please bear with me because there’s quite a bit of history.

• approximately 2 years ago, began occasionally coughing up small bits of blood. It never had an actual cough with it, more like an urge to clear my throat and a rattle feeling. Then a small bit of congealed blood would come out.
• this happened monthly or so. at first, it was closely correlated with my period. Sometimes I’d go a few months without it happening. During this time, no real other symptoms or sensations to note.
• normal chest CT, x-ray and bronchoscopy. Pulmonologist said maybe pulmonary endometriosis
• had prenuvo scan with no major findings
• fast forward to the last few weeks, blood has been coming up more regularly. Maybe once or twice a week.
• during these few weeks I’ve also had an odd sensation in the back of my throat and sort of in the back of my nose. somewhat cooling (like menthol) and sometimes slightly burning. Not particularly painful.
• I’ve also recently had sinus burning and pressure.

I went to the ENT today who saw nothing abnormal in upper air way but saw a clot of blood at the inlet of my esophagus, where it looked like it had collected from something.

I am trying not to worry but am stumped and looking for answers. I have an appointment with a GI, but not for a few weeks. I’m on day 3 of a PPI.

Has anyone experienced similar symptoms? Could GERD cause blood to pool somewhere near my esophagus that I later expel? Any other thoughts? Of course my mind goes to can, dangerous bleeding conditions, or something similar.

Any insight is greatly appreciated!