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Blood with cough
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I am 26yrs old, male, had FEVER, COLD AND COUGH about 10 days back. Cold and fever is gone but cough was there. Now from 3 days back when I cough and spit in the morning I notice blood with sputum and it vanishes soon after drinking water or having breakfast. After that Blood won't come no matter how much I cough during the day. No other symptoms. I've been an on and off smoker and drinker. Please suggest what should I do? It's quite scary.
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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step 1. get a chest xray
2. get a consult with a pulmonologist online.
mostly chances are its due to persistent cough..but need to rule out any active cavity/disease in lung through chest xray
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Kindly consult a pulmonologist
Is the X-ray done?
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Better get an xray done to rule out any lung pathology
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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and get evaluated
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Hi hemoptysis may be due to acute bronchitis or pharyngitis . Better go for chest xray and sputum examination.
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consult pulmonogist for proper management.
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Is that Hemoptysis, streaky or frank blood?
Streaky Hemoptysis is seen in viral pneumonia due to edema in pharyngeal region because of infection. It will subside gradually or by decongestants and nothing to worry much. Where as copious blood is considered serious.
Get CXR done.
Take online consultation for better evaluation and treatment.
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Consult a pulmonologist immediately for evaluation and treatment
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Malappuram
As per mostly your problem upper respiratory tract infection.. specifically pharyngitis..
It may lead aspiration pneumonia
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If persistent your symptoms do a complete blood count ,chest xray
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Stop smoking and alcohol
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Dr. Shruti Jain
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8 yrs exp
Delhi
Get a chest X ray and sputum done it could be TB..what is your age
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