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What Causes Headache,congestion,problem In Breathing And Blood While Coughing?

this is very strange I am 46 years old and weigh 150 lbsat 5'4 and I believe I am healthy. 2 years ago I had gastric bypass but have had no problems. Today I had a headache and took 2 aleve my husband and i made love and afterwardsw I felt conjested and my breathing is raspy. I have coughed up blood a couple of times this is the first time in my life . this is very strange to me. I feel fine
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM..

As you have expectorated blood in cough, your respi examination should be done with auscultation and physical examination....

You could have bronchitis infection or pneumonia ....
Although fever not present investigate with chest x ray and spirometry.....

For congestion relief antihistaminic drug can be taken ....
Steam inhalation useful ....

Avoid excess spicy food and smoking exposure avoided....
Antibiotic like levofloxacin can be taken for five days...

If consolidation seen in x ray sputum examination conducted....

Hope your concern solved.

Take care

You can consult pulmonologist for it ...
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What Causes Headache,congestion,problem In Breathing And Blood While Coughing?

Hi thanks for contacting HCM.. As you have expectorated blood in cough, your respi examination should be done with auscultation and physical examination.... You could have bronchitis infection or pneumonia .... Although fever not present investigate with chest x ray and spirometry..... For congestion relief antihistaminic drug can be taken .... Steam inhalation useful .... Avoid excess spicy food and smoking exposure avoided.... Antibiotic like levofloxacin can be taken for five days... If consolidation seen in x ray sputum examination conducted.... Hope your concern solved. Take care You can consult pulmonologist for it ...