my wife coughed some blood ( a tea spoon) following throat irritation in early hours (4 a.m) while at sleep. This is the second time she is experiencing the similar problem after 6 months. She had been diagnosed to have infection of the lungs. Scope and scan had been done for the lungs. X-ray seems to show tiny scars in the lungs and possible cause had been identified as infection and being treated with augmentin antibiotic. Few years ago she has been treated for reflux esophagus. Please can you advise the possible cause?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Your wife is having hemoptysis (blood in sputum). Most common cause for this is bronchitis. Other common causes are tuberculosis and lung infection like pneumonia. Since she is having scars on her chest x-ray, no need to worry about tuberculosis or pneumonia. Possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more in her case. So better to get done PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. She may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose herself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.