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Blood in cough

2020-05-14 10:36:27
I have problem of tb and treatment is almost complete but last night I have problem of blood in cough . This is dangerous ? What issue is this.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Since you have past history of tuberculosis and if there Frank blood in mucus then better get a chest x ray and consult a pulmonologist for the same

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Hemoptysis is emergency , consult pulmonologist immediately.

Answered2020-05-14 10:37:29

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Hi.. I understand your problems. Blood in cough could be due to many reasons. Sometimes even after completing the TB treatment (due to scarring). However an active focus of infection needs to be ruled out. Kindly consult a Pulmonologist for a Chest X-ray and sputum evaluation.

Answered2020-05-14 12:06:12

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Since you have tuberculosis,  it is better to be careful,  consult your doctor and get a chest xray done. We have to lookout for any secondary infection or other complications.
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Donot forcefully cough or clear your throat. Take rest till you can goto hospital Donot lift heavy weights or engage in physical labour.

Answered2020-05-14 10:56:05

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It’s might be from local throat infection , 0r gastrointestinal.
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Wait and watch.contact your DOTS provider.
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Healthy diet Be vigilant Don’t panic. Online chat if you again have blood in sputum.

Answered2020-05-14 10:39:53

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Depends It is just blood stained sputum of Frank hemoptysis Aa youdescribed your treatment is about to complete . You should go for evaluation menas repet chest x ray and if required ct thorax

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