Blood streaked with a cough is referred to as hemoptysis. Blood streaked with a cough is commonly seen in severe coughing, bronchitis, chest infections, and nosebleeds. Blood-streaked cough is also seen in severe cases of lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis. Taking oral antibiotics, antivirals, and cough suppressants help a lot.
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Should I go back to the doctor for my cough and wheezing?
Query: Hi doctor, I was coughing up dark yellow mucus with blood streaks. So, I went to my doctor and she prescribed Keflex. After about two days, I broke out a rash from head to toe. So, I went back and she put me on Roxithromycin and three days of Prednisolone. I am on my second day of new antibiotics an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The asthmatic attack might be due to the drug allergy, which you might have had. I suggest you to get a sputum culture to identify which antibiotic suits. Also, I suggest you to take nebulization with Asthalin which will ease the breathing. My suggestion for you to be u... Read Full »