I have chronic broncitis do you ever cough up blood

[smudge101]

[hufferpuffer]

Hi smudge, I think whenever someone coughs up blood they should get it checked out as soon as poss, because it can be a sign of more serious illness.On saying that I've coughed up blood and was told it was because the walls of the lungs are so thin,they can rupture and bleed, ( I've got Emph as well) You will probably have to go for an x-ray.

I hope that it is nothing to worry about, but I do think you should see the doctor just to be on the safe side and to put your mind at rest. All the best,let us know how you get on, Carol x

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I have chest infections every so often. Last time I saw stale blood sputum. I had been doing a lot of coughing which I thought must have caused a minor bleed. For peace of mind I spoke to the nurse. Over the hour the sputum went back to its usual colour,

[caztaba]

Hi, I coughed up blood for 2weeks, doctor wasnt too bothered about it, said it was all the coughing and infection, it is a bit scary, but it has cleared now. I have been taking antibiotics for 2months and steriods to clear infection but still have infection, i went to see a specialist he said i have empy (which ive had for 8yrs) chronic bronc, and asthma, he wasnt concerned

about the blood, but go to see your doctor soon.

[smudge101]

was prescribed antibiotecs and steroids and she is sending a sample of my spit to the labs as it has not changed colour as it usually does anyway thanks for all the advices regards smudge101

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Hi Smudge. I have sometimes coughed up blood when I have an infection. The nurse told me it was due to a small vein bursting.

I asked if it could be a sign of lung cancer and she said no because there are other symptons with that. Losing weight for no reason can be key sign. I don't lose weight I just put it on

Bev x