What causes blood in the cough inspite of all negative investigations?

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I have read your query and understand your concern.

As per your wife's history, she is shaving hemoptysis (blood with cough) from lower respiratory tracts. Hemoptysis could be caused due to various conditions like tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, coagulopathy, cardiac-related conditions like valvular disease, and congestive heart failure. I would suggest your wife must immediately go for investigations like x-ray and CBC (complete blood count),

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Please send me all the reports as they will help me to guide your further.

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Hi,

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I have read your query and understand your concern.

I have seen all your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). The CECT (contrast-enhanced computerized tomography) of the thorax rules out any major pathology from the lung including focal bronchiectasis, and ECG (electrocardiogram) also does not reveal GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). There is no need to worry. Since the blood with cough is coming from the upper respiratory tract, while forceful coughing, it is better to consult an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor to examine the lower pharynx tract for any pathology.

In the meantime, I suggest the following recommendations-

1. One short course of antibiotics.
2. Avoid tea, coffee, spicy, and hot foods.

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