10 Things You Should Know About Hemoptysis

  What is hemoptysis? Hemoptysis is the coughing up of blood or blood-stained mucus from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs. This can occur with lung cancer, infections such as tuberculosis, bronchitis, or pneumonia, and certain cardiovascular conditions. What is massive hemoptysis? Massive hemoptysis has no generally accepted definition. Suggested volumes range from 100 mL […]