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The article was professionally consulted with Doctor Tran Quoc Tuan - Emergency Medicine Doctor - Emergency Resuscitation Department - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.Coughing up blood is a warning sign of many diseases in the respiratory tract. This symptom cannot be ignored because in many cases it is considered a medical emergency, without prompt treatment can leave many serious complications for the patient.
1. Is coughing up blood dangerous?
Coughing up blood is a symptom of what disease? Many dangerous diseases will have symptoms of coughing up blood such as:Tuberculosis Pulmonary bronchiectasis Lung cancer, pneumonia Bronchitis: Acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma. Cardiovascular diseases: Hypertension, heart failure. Systemic diseases: bacteremia, vitamin C deficiency... Causes of surgical diseases: Trauma, chest contusion, broken ribs. To conclude the cause of coughing up blood, doctors need to do other tests such as X-ray, CT scan, biopsy to detect abnormalities in the respiratory organs.
2. What should the patient do when coughing up blood?
Depending on the case of coughing up blood, there are different ways to handle it, specifically:Coughing up mild blood: The amount of blood coughed up is less than 50ml/day. The coughed up blood is just streaks mixed in the spit or just a few small sips of blood. Patients need to lie down quietly, use sedatives to stop bleeding, reduce cough, reduce exercise, drink cool water, eat liquid (milk, soup) or semi-liquid (porridge, noodles, vermicelli, pho...) .
In this case, the patient can be treated and cared for at home. If the patient can stop bleeding, then when the condition is stable, it is still necessary to go to the doctor to determine the cause of the disease for thorough treatment.
Moderate hemoptysis: The amount of blood coughed up from 50-200 ml/day. The patient needs to go to the hospital for treatment.
Severe hemoptysis: The amount of blood coughed up over 200ml/day. Patients need long-term treatment and monitoring in the hospital. Blood transfusion may be indicated when the patient has lost a lot of blood.
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3. Temporary solution to relieve hemoptysis
Take a reasonable break. Get enough sleep (7 - 8 hours/day for adults). Do not exercise too much to reduce the burden on the lungs Abstain from foods containing stimulants such as solid tea, coffee, chili, alcohol, and tobacco. In the diet, it is recommended to eat foods with heat-clearing properties, eat a lot of fresh fruits to supplement the vitamin deficiency. Vinmec International General Hospital is a hospital with a longstanding reputation in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. When there are signs of coughing up blood, patients can go to Vinmec to be examined and diagnosed with modern methods, giving the most accurate results.Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
