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Hemoptysis
Also known as: Coughing blood
Severity: Critical
Urgency: Emergency
Coughing blood
What is Hemoptysis?
Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum.
Possible Causes
- Bronchitis
- Tuberculosis
- Lung cancer
- PE
When to Seek Medical Help
Seek immediate emergency care - call 998
Warning Signs (Seek Immediate Care)
- Large amounts
- Massive hemoptysis
- Hypoxia
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