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Blood in sputum
He had cough and running nose since last 10-12 days. Steam inhaling and other home remedy helped to recover.
Hasn'
t taken any medication.
Now he observed blood in sputum from last 5-6 days.
No other complain he has.
Just worried about blood in sputum.
What specialization of doctor I should get this checked?
Is it reason to worry?
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How many times did he has blood in sputum.
Fever
Weight loss
Anorexia
Cough
Next Steps
Get a chest xray done, SPUTUM FOR AFB, ESR REPORTS
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Consult me with above reports. So proper treatment can be advised.
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Dr. Manhar Jogi
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Please do X ray chest,sputum for AFB,CBC,then only we advice treatment
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