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Blood in cough
In 2016 I had hemoptysis and chest infection, got gene expert and culture negative, normal antibiotics cured it . But in April 2017 got the hemoptysis more and this time culture showed MTB of Pulmonary, ATB medication of 9 months completed in Jan 2018.
After that Blood in cough used to come im cough sometimes which doctor said it's due to scar.
Today morning again while sneezing I coughed and blood came in Cough.
I took Pause 500 as advised by doctor in such condition.
Is such blood is normal post TB or it's due to any new infection?
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Rule out fungal infection
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Post TB bronchiectasis is a very common phenomenon which requires symptomatic treatment for blood loss. Hemoptysis is unpredictable and might continue in future. Pause tablet oral treatment and non fluoroquinolones antibiotic course should be used for hemoptysis. If blood loss is severe, blood transfusion may be needed.
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Blood can come from old scars. However it is important to rule out new infection. It is best you go to a chest physician/ pulmonologist and get yourself checked.
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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Dr. Ravi Ashok Dosi
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Indore
Good morning ,blood is scary in the sputum and it needs attention.
Please plan a bar after a ctpa
Next Steps
ctpa
bae
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avoid smoking
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
As it was told to you in the past scarring in the lungs can lead to bleed time and again. Minor bleeding requires only conservative management. So do not worry... Get a check up with your GP sometimes you may require antibiotics.
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Dr. Vijay D Nair
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Mumbai
If your lung is damaged it is possible. When was last time u for a cat scan done. Get ii done and consult local chest physician
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