 [ Symptoms ] coughing up blood mucus drainage sinus congestion sneezing and sore throat what could the be from  i just woke up one morning and that is what was going on im a 16 year old female [ Disease ] providing you do not have a fever it sounds like you are describing a common cold or the flu if you do have a fever or if you are experiencing chest congestion fluid in your lungs that causes coughing and shortness of breath you would do well to seek medical attention to make sure you do not have something more serious as long as you are not coughing up blood from your lungs you probably do not need to worry it is not unusual to cough up blood tinged sputum from the back of the throat if your symptoms remain mild and confined to simply nasal drainage sore throat and sneezing you may find some relief from over the counter cold remedies they will not make the cold go away but they may relieve the annoying symptoms the pharmacist can help you choose a product and instruct you on its proper use if your symptoms turn severe and you begin to run a fever then it is definitely time to get checked out by a health care provider he or she can diagnose and treat your illness if it is something more than a cold or the flu do not forget to drink plenty of fluids this will help keep the mucus thin which makes it easier to eliminate by coughing or blowing your nose feel better