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What Causes Severe Cough With Blood-tinged Sputum?
Hello -- I just coughed up a thick, bloody/yellowish, fibrous piece of flem. Since coming up, my throat feels raw (not from coughing, but losing this piece of flem ). I was sick about a month 1/2 ago and constantly coughed up yellow/green/gray mucous, but nothing like this... What could it be and should I have it checked out? 30 year old F
Wed, 26 Jun 2019
Hi Dear,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe cough with blood-tinged sputum which is known as hemoptysis. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Bronchitis, lung abscess, emphysema, and acid reflux can produce such symptoms. Well this condition need immediate medical attention. I would suggest you to consult chest specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , chest X-ray , bronchoscopy , physical examination and complete blood count . Doctor may prescribe for treatment as per diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for pneumonia or tuberculosis, steroids for inflammatory conditions or refer you to gastroenterologist if he find problem to be related with acid reflux .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe cough with blood-tinged sputum which is known as hemoptysis. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Bronchitis, lung abscess, emphysema, and acid reflux can produce such symptoms. Well this condition need immediate medical attention. I would suggest you to consult chest specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , chest X-ray , bronchoscopy , physical examination and complete blood count . Doctor may prescribe for treatment as per diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for pneumonia or tuberculosis, steroids for inflammatory conditions or refer you to gastroenterologist if he find problem to be related with acid reflux .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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