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What Causes Painful Chest, Cough And Blood Filled Phlegm?
I'm under a diagnosis of TB but docs are saying it showing something in my lungs X-ray, the sputum tests were negative so they recommend me chest CT-Scan but its appointment is 8-9 days later. I'm having cough regularly sometimes with blood, getting mentally weak coz of the time for my test. Don't know what things to eat what to avoid, docs said we cannot say anything before the reports. But the chest pain is killing me and the blood from my mouth is like my worst nightmare
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of painful chest, cough and blood filled phlegm which is due to chronic lung infection or bronchitis. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests and x-ray chest as well to check exact level of infection. Start treatment only after proper prescription. Avoid taking any outside hot, spicy and sharp food substances. Drink plenty of water. Take hot milk rich in turmeric as it will boost immunity. You need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. You should use mist humidifiers in room. You should take cough expectorants as well.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of painful chest, cough and blood filled phlegm which is due to chronic lung infection or bronchitis. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests and x-ray chest as well to check exact level of infection. Start treatment only after proper prescription. Avoid taking any outside hot, spicy and sharp food substances. Drink plenty of water. Take hot milk rich in turmeric as it will boost immunity. You need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. You should use mist humidifiers in room. You should take cough expectorants as well.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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