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How Can Persistent Bronchitis With Sputum Blood Be Treated?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i have been diagnosed as broncitis ans was given ammox-clauvenic acid but didnt help.then given azithromycin which reduced coming blood in my sputum in the morning but blood is stil coming.plz help
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum) with bronchitis.
So we should first rule out tuberculosis in your case.
So get done sputum microscopic examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli - bacteria causing tuberculosis). If this is positive then you can will need 6-8 months coarse of anti tubercular drugs.
If this is negative then no need to worry.
Bronchitis itself causes hemoptysis.
Best treatment of bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilators.
So start inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) for faster relief.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How Can Persistent Bronchitis With Sputum Blood Be Treated?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum) with bronchitis. So we should first rule out tuberculosis in your case. So get done sputum microscopic examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli - bacteria causing tuberculosis). If this is positive then you can will need 6-8 months coarse of anti tubercular drugs. If this is negative then no need to worry. Bronchitis itself causes hemoptysis. Best treatment of bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilators. So start inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) for faster relief. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.