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Is Coughing Up Of Blood Symptom Of Bronchitis And UTI?

I have had a chronic cough since beginning of November. My dr said it is allergies but I have never had them before. I have been to dr 6 times since Nov. They keep giving me different meds but nothing is working. On Wednesday,I started coughing up a little blood so I went to ER. The ER dr said I have bronchitis & UTI. He gave me an antibiotic & to stop taking all the meds that I was on. I followed up with my dr today. He said ER dr was wrong & told me to keep taking the meds that I have been taking. I was just wondering who do you think I should listen too.
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum).
Hemoptysis is commonly seen in bronchitis, lung infection, tuberculosis, lung cancer etc.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule lung infection, tuberculosis and lung cancer.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
If you are smoker then you should quit as soon as possible.
Bronchitis needs Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is Coughing Up Of Blood Symptom Of Bronchitis And UTI?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum). Hemoptysis is commonly seen in bronchitis, lung infection, tuberculosis, lung cancer etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule lung infection, tuberculosis and lung cancer. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. If you are smoker then you should quit as soon as possible. Bronchitis needs Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.