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Can Severe Coughing Cause Blood Clots In Lungs?
Question: can severe coughing cause blood clots in the lungs?
Brief Answer:
No severe coughing can not cause blood clots in lung.
Detailed Answer:
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I can understand your concern.
No, severe coughing can not cause blood clots in lung (pulmonary embolism).
Most common cause for pulmonary embolism is deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
And pulmonary embolism can cause severe coughing as a symptom.
Better to consult pulmonologist and search for cause of pulmonary embolism.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks
No severe coughing can not cause blood clots in lung.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, severe coughing can not cause blood clots in lung (pulmonary embolism).
Most common cause for pulmonary embolism is deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
And pulmonary embolism can cause severe coughing as a symptom.
Better to consult pulmonologist and search for cause of pulmonary embolism.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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