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Occure problem in coughing.... .. - #11322

Sanjh

When i wake up in morining i m suffering from cough bleeding....it hapoens only in the morning.......the whole day i am ok...but when i wake uo in rhe morning....i have heavy blood during cough.........

Age: 38
Chronic illnesses: Cough blood
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Coughing up blood, or hemoptysis, especially when it happens consistently in the morning, warrants a thorough investigation. Based on your description, there’s a pattern of recurring morning hemoptysis that cannot be overlooked. Often, when blood is noted in coughed-up mucus, it could originate from the respiratory tract, ranging from the nose to the lungs. Some common causes include chronic bronchitis, which is part of the broader spectrum of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or acute respiratory infections that may cause irritation and bleeding. More concerning causes could include conditions like tuberculosis, especially if there’s a history of exposure or travel to regions where this is common. Pulmonary embolism, a condition where blood clots travel to the lungs, can also manifest with coughing up blood, although this is typically accompanied by other symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath. Less commonly, it might be linked to lung cancer or damage to lung tissue. Since this is a recurring issue for you, seeking immediate evaluation by a healthcare professional is essential. They may suggest imaging like a chest X-ray or CT scan and possibly sputum analysis or bronchoscopy to understand the cause. While waiting for your appointment, avoid smoking if applicable, practice good hydration, and monitor for any other associated symptoms such as unexpected weight loss, fever, or night sweats, which should be reported promptly. If the episodes increase in severity, or are accompanied by shortness of breath or dizziness, treat it as an emergency.

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