What Does Haemoptysis And LRTI Mean?

Posted on Wed, 5 Jun 2013

Question: Can you tell me what is Haemoptysis +lrti

Answered by Dr. Jay Patel (1 hour later)

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(1) Haemoptysis:- is the expectoration (coughing up) of blood or of blood-stained sputum from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs.

(2) LRTI:- stands of Lower respiratory track infection (lower respiratory track includes Trachea, bronchi and lungs).

In simple terms the following term means an individual is coughing up blood/blood stained mucous secondary to lower hemoptysis are also ruled out.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad