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What Causes Chronic Cough And Bloody Phlegm?
My husband also had a bronchoscopy 5 days ago due to severe coughing and lung issues (never smoked). His coughing is worse than ever and he brings up bloodied phlem, mainly at night, has become weak and tired from the coughing. He has an appointment with the Pulmonologist next Wednesday. What should we ask when we return if he is no better? Also, says his chest hurts due to severe coughing...awake all night.
Fri, 21 Jul 2017
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* This seems in relation with various differential diagnosis
- Bronchitis - Pneumonia - Pleural effusion - Tuberculosis - Lung
tumors - Others .
* Need thorough clinical work up with basic lab tests including complete
blood counts , ESR , sputum culture , x-ray chest if not done .
Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for further doubts .
Regards .
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This seems in relation with various differential diagnosis
- Bronchitis - Pneumonia - Pleural effusion - Tuberculosis - Lung
tumors - Others .
* Need thorough clinical work up with basic lab tests including complete
blood counts , ESR , sputum culture , x-ray chest if not done .
Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for further doubts .
Regards .
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