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What Causes Blood In Mucus When Previously Diagnosed With Lung Cancer?

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Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2015
Question: had lung cancer 2 years ago i have been clear since then i also have copd and i am having a flair in that here is the question i saw a small amount of bloody mucus should i be checked right away
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you should consult pulmonologist.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Hemoptysis (blood in sputum) can be due to pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer and bronchitis (COPD).
Since you are having COPD and lung cancer in past, possibility of COPD or recurrence of lung cancer is high.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray, CT thorax with Contrast and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
So first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Blood In Mucus When Previously Diagnosed With Lung Cancer?

Brief Answer: Yes, you should consult pulmonologist. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Hemoptysis (blood in sputum) can be due to pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer and bronchitis (COPD). Since you are having COPD and lung cancer in past, possibility of COPD or recurrence of lung cancer is high. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray, CT thorax with Contrast and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). So first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.