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I Cough Up Pinkish Sputum And What Does The Prescence Of Tortuous Thoracic Aorta In The Report Indicate?
I cough up pinkish sputum. A chest xray report says The cardiac silhouette is normal. There is tortuous thoracic aorta. No interstitial edema of local consolidation present. No pleural effusion or pneumothorax is is seen . Where is this blood coming from then? What further tests, if any do I need? I have mild acid reflux and wonder if there is a connection. Thank you for any help you can provide.
HI Thanks for your query. Presence of blood in the sputum could be due to a local cause in the throat. It could also be due to bronchitis (especially if you have associated fever). So you should see a physician who can examine you and determine if any of the above is causing your symptoms. Hope this helps Good luck
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I Cough Up Pinkish Sputum And What Does The Prescence Of Tortuous Thoracic Aorta In The Report Indicate?
HI Thanks for your query. Presence of blood in the sputum could be due to a local cause in the throat. It could also be due to bronchitis (especially if you have associated fever). So you should see a physician who can examine you and determine if any of the above is causing your symptoms. Hope this helps Good luck