Hemoptysis Research
Coughing up from the respiratory tract that has blood is a condition of hemoptysis. Sputum with blood is not unusual and also not necessarily a serious condition; however, a significantly large amount of blood should have prompt attention from a doctor. There are several causes of blood in sputum, which includes bronchitis, lung cancer, a pulmonary embolism and many others. A continuing cough with heavy blood loss is a dangerous condition and the cause must be located and stopped.
A mild case of hemoptysis may not need treatment or if it is an infection antibiotics will suffice. Because the loss of blood may produce blood clots that increase the breathing problems, it is important to continue coughing to clear out the airways so no medication or treatment should be given to suppress the coughing. Bleeding from small veins will usually stop without treatment but a doctor must stop the bleeding from large veins. The doctor has options on the treatment and will use the most effective method dependent upon the location, condition of the problem and extent of blood loss.
