What Causes Intermittent Blood In Sputum, Breathlessness While Climbing Stairs And Fatigue?

Posted on Wed, 8 Nov 2023

Question: have blood in sputum once in a while in the morning...thereafter
the sputum is clear ...shortness in breath while climbing the steps
feeling tired

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray and PFT.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I can understand your concern.
You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum), coughing breathlessness.
All these symptoms are commonly seen with lung diseases like lung infection and bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
Please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Have you ever undergone chest x ray and PFT?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (25 hours later)

Yes I smoke about five to six cigratees a day... I got the chest x-ray... It is normal

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Quit smoking as soon as possible.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Smoking is the cause for your hemoptysis.
So better to quit smoking as soon as possible.
It is good that your chest x ray is normal.
Bronchitis can also cause hemoptysis and shortness of breath on exertion (climbing stairs).
So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Please let me know if you had PFT in the past or not.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D