Coughing up blood

[Bronchobill]

Hi everyone,I love this forum and check in every day,I haven't posted before,my concern is,I cough up blood occasionally,but feel well and don't have any chest tightness, do I need to take antibiotics every time I see blood,and am I making things worse by not doing so,I have bronchiectasis and asthma for many years,I'm a fairly fit 63 year old otherwise, love to all Urnie

[Hidden]

If I cough up a bit of blood but otherwise feel well in my chest I give it a few days to see if it settles down. Going pink or brown or back to normal colour. If it doesn't I turn to the antibiotics. It is very difficult for us bronchs to judge because we change all the time. I hope that helps

[Bronchobill in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Littlepom,yes I think I will wait a little bit longer before taking Antibiotics

[Mellywelly]

I would get that checked out to be honest with you as it could be something really simple. But it would put your mind at rest. Pharmacists are great these days so you might want to ask them. And it saves going to the doctors 😉

[Bronchobill in reply to Mellywelly]

That's a good idea,Mellywelly as it's so difficult to see my doctor,and yes very expensive,thank you

[Patk1]

I frequently have streaks of blood.if its clots and frequent,I'd mention to Yr gp x

[AsthmaandLung Administrator]

Hello Urnie

Coughing up blood should not be ignored, as our members have advised, do speak to your health care professional to get this checked out , you may need a review or further treatment, call NHS 111 if you cannot contact your GP. You can also call us for advice from our Clinical Team Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 0300 222 5800 asthmaandlung.org.uk/helpline

Take care

Helpline Team

[Biker88]

Are you coughing fresh blood or pink sputum, if it’s fresh blood more than an egg cup full call 999, less than an egg cup call 111. If it’s pink sputum see your GP there is no point in taking antibiotics until you have been tested for infection, antibiotics won’t work with viral or fungal infections which can cause pink sputum.

[Germantara]

Sorry to read you're post it must be upsetting for that to happen I hope you're feelin abit better now take care

[Bronchobill in reply to Germantara]

Thank you German Tara,that happened on Tuesday and nothing since,I'm feeling pretty good too

[Fredelsa]

Have you been tested for TB?? it is very prevalent, surprisingly there are more new cases reported in the UK than could imagine. I would be sure and check.