Hemoptysis

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Signs and Symptoms


Hemoptysis is a symptom of many different underlying disorders, from cancer to a mild bronchial infection. In addition to coughing up blood and depending on what is causing the bloody sputum, a patient may notice other symptoms including the following:

Chest pain
Dyspnea (shortness of breath, even without exercise)
Fever
Nausea
Tachypnea (rapid breathing)
Vomiting



Even without other symptoms, anyone who coughs up blood should contact his or her physi...Read the full article