Question 1

what increases risk for hemoptysis?

Accepted Answer

Tumors: Invading central airways (trachea and proximal bronchi) are prone to bleed. Anti-coagulants and anti-platelet drugs increase the risk. Coughing exacerbates the problem.

Question 2

can hemoptysis happen from a trauma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hemoptysis (coughing up blood) can occur as a result of trauma. Injury to the lungs (such as pulmonary contusion or a penetrating wound), or injury to the airway (trachea or bronchus) can cause bleeding that leads to hemoptysis.

Question 3

why there is hemoptysis in pul embolism ?

Accepted Answer

See below: There can be blood in the alveoli (air cells).

Question 4

what can cause acute hemoptysis?

Accepted Answer

Several things: The most common reason would be infections.  Also of big concern would be cancer.  For that reason, people with hemoptysis should see their doctors.  Other reasons you could have it include nose bleeds that look like hemoptysis as well as bleeding from the esophagus or stomach.

Question 5

what's acute hemoptysis usually caused by?

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Hemoptysis: Could be as simple as localized bleeding in your throat/upper resp passages or something more significant including tumor, pneumonia or tb.

Question 6

can old healed cause hemoptysis? how serious is that?

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TB?: I did not get the whole question but i suppose you meant tb. The problem is it can reactivate especially if not fully treated, it can develop into scar carcinoma, it can cause bronchiectases which can cause hemoptysis, it can cause the development of rasmussen's aneurysm. So a better work up is needed. And yes any hemoptysis should not be taken lightly.

Question 7

when should i stop taking traxenamic acid for hemoptysis?

Accepted Answer

: Traxenamic Acid is an antifribrinolytic which improves clotting in persons exhibiting trauma, after a surgery or in persons with hemophilia. It is used much less for Hemoptysis. It is typically used for short periods of time only. Consulting your prescribing Dr and following up with them will provide the most appropriate results.

Question 8

may i know what's the relation of hemoptysis with age and gender?

Accepted Answer

Most common: The most common cause of hemoptysis, for any age or gender, is bronchitis.If persists, you must see your doctor.

Question 9

what is the relationship between hemoptysis with age and gender?

Accepted Answer

None directly: Coughing up blood can be from inflammation of lungs, breathing tubes, cancers, other. The problems that can cause this are more common as you get older (but not related to age per se), and not directly related to sex. Can vary with smoking history, infections, some autoimmune disorders (more common in women), etc.

Question 10

actually my mom is suffering from cryptogenic hemoptysis.i m not financially too strong.can u help me?hoping positive response from u.

Accepted Answer

Hemoptysis: Hemoptysis of any cause (or unknown cause) is quite concerning and needs rigorous evaluation and follow-up. Establishing a primary care doctor who can coordinate the care of your mother is a must. Do not delay in working to establish help.

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