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Suggest Treatment For Bloody Sputum
About two weeks ago I had some bloody sputum which seems to come from my lungs or throat, had a chest xray and plueral effusion was seen but CT scan said it was probably an Atypical pneumonia and I was given a "z" pack to take and the bloody sputum has stopped except for a minute amount on a rare morning now. I do not other symptoms of any significance and am going to see a pulmonologist to get a second opinion. Is the fact the bloody sputum has really stopped after using the antibiotics a good sign and do I have anything to fear?
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yoi were having hemoptysis (blood in sputum).
And pneumonia is the most common cause for this.
Best treatment for atypical pneumonia is azithromycin (z pack).
So you were taking appropriate treatment.
And stoppage of hemoptysis is favorable sign in pneumonia.
So no need to worry of fear about anything.
Your hemoptysis stopped means your pneumonia is cured.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yoi were having hemoptysis (blood in sputum).
And pneumonia is the most common cause for this.
Best treatment for atypical pneumonia is azithromycin (z pack).
So you were taking appropriate treatment.
And stoppage of hemoptysis is favorable sign in pneumonia.
So no need to worry of fear about anything.
Your hemoptysis stopped means your pneumonia is cured.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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