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How To Cure Bad Cough With Blood With Inability To Eat/ Drink And Breath?

Im so sick I have a really bad cpugh for 2 days I can hardly breathe in deep or I go into a coughing fit... im exhausted im coughing and throwing up blood also my throat is bleeding when I drink water or eat any foods its straight into coughing. Im so weak I have no energy is iceblocks ok to eat? I havent tried but maybe the cold will help? Any tips would be great thx kira
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
hi,
Welcome to health care magic , and thanks for posting your query . I understand your concern.
An episode of throwing up blood and an uncontrollable cough needs evaluation, normally if you have cough (though severe) wont make you throw up blood Especially when it is just a 2 day long history.
Hence i suspect you to be having an underlying lung pathology which is the causing the bleed . I suggest you to get routine blood investigations done, a Chest Xray, and sputum examination .

Your past history of similar incidents in the past would have been helpful to narrow down the possibilities. Also history on whether your cough is productive or dry cough should have been mentioned.
Meanwhile consult a physician and ENT specialist who will be able to do a laryngoscopy to find causes for the bleed.

For temporary relief from cough you can consider taking suppressant with dextromethorphan .
Losenges will sooth your throat and bring some relief too.
Ice-cold water/ ice chips can cause more pain, try taking luke warm water instead. Reduce oily/ spicy food, avoid smoking if you do smoke.
Hope this helps and answers your question satisfactorily.
Write back to me if you need further assistance.
Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.
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ENT Specialist Dr. Satvinder Bakshi's  Response
Hello
please meet your doctor immediately as bleeding is not a good sign.
ice may aggravate the cough, instead you can take steam inhalation, however i still insist, meet your doctor as soon as possible.
thanks
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How To Cure Bad Cough With Blood With Inability To Eat/ Drink And Breath?

hi, Welcome to health care magic , and thanks for posting your query . I understand your concern. An episode of throwing up blood and an uncontrollable cough needs evaluation, normally if you have cough (though severe) wont make you throw up blood Especially when it is just a 2 day long history. Hence i suspect you to be having an underlying lung pathology which is the causing the bleed . I suggest you to get routine blood investigations done, a Chest Xray, and sputum examination . Your past history of similar incidents in the past would have been helpful to narrow down the possibilities. Also history on whether your cough is productive or dry cough should have been mentioned. Meanwhile consult a physician and ENT specialist who will be able to do a laryngoscopy to find causes for the bleed. For temporary relief from cough you can consider taking suppressant with dextromethorphan . Losenges will sooth your throat and bring some relief too. Ice-cold water/ ice chips can cause more pain, try taking luke warm water instead. Reduce oily/ spicy food, avoid smoking if you do smoke. Hope this helps and answers your question satisfactorily. Write back to me if you need further assistance. Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.