Q. Does excess clearing of throat cause blood in sputum?
Hi doctor,
I had pneumonia two years ago and I have recovered from it after taking antibiotics for 10 days. Two months back, I had bronchitis and a milder form of pneumonia. After a week of antibiotics I felt much better. Now, my main concern is that I have excessive phlegm with some traces of blood as I am doing sports. I am concerned, but at the same time I am not coughing. But I feel the need of clearing my throat quite often. I have good energy and I take vitamins during the day. Could vitamin B12, D complex, vitamin C, NAC and Omega 3 influence my situation? Is this normal? I have attached the x-ray of my lungs, which was done two months ago at the time of diagnosis of bronchitis and pneumonia.
Hi,
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- Bronchitis itself can cause blood in sputum (hemoptysis). This happens due to rupture of minute blood vessels due to excessive coughing.
- In such case, it is very important to rule out any pneumonia, tuberculosis and lung malignancy.
- The supplements you have mentioned will not cause it. I would need the following details.
- Since when are you having hemoptysis? How many times a day?
- Is there any weight loss?
- What medicines you have been taking for bronchitis?
- Have you got your recent chest x-ray?
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Hi doctor,
I only have hemoptysis when I do sports that is once a day if I work out. I believe it has been for about ten days. I do not have any weight loss and I am not taking any medicines as I finished my antibiotics a month ago. I have sent you the only x-ray that I have. I do not cough during the day. I do not have fatigue and feel good in general.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
- It seems that you have hemoptysis due to excessive coughing only. You should take a cough suppressant like Codeine for a few days.
- If your problem persists, you would need to get hemogram with erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), prothrombin time, sputum for acid- fast bacilli (AFB), chest x-ray and x-ray of the sinuses.
- If there is any fever associated, you would require broad spectrum antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Azithromycin.
- If all these are because of allergy, then you would require taking an anti-allergic like Levocetirizine and do steam inhalation. Please share my opinion with your doctor.
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