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Coughing with Blood
My colleague has reported Coughing with blood. He did HRCT Thorax yesterday in consultation with doctor. The report says " SUBTLE GGO seen in left upper lobe. Alveolar Bleed". Is there anything serious?
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There are many causes of Blood coming with sputum, which must be thoroughly investigated.
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Consult with a Pulmonologist
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blood is abnormal ..so need further investigation , consult pulmonologist
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Manage conservatively and investigate for the cause of hemoptysis by Sputum testing or Bronchoscopy BAL.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Investigations have to be done to know the cause. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
yes it is..needs fob once bleed stops
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