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Had A Cold Now A Cough With Blood Had Xray

Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2020

Question: Had a cold now a cough with blood had xray it was good Taking amoxycillin still coughing two bouts a day with a little blood no cough at night feel good

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
We should rule out bronchitis.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, we should definitely rule out bronchitis because bronchitis can also cause coughing and hemoptysis (blood in sputum).
So you should get done Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
May I know
1. Any smoking habit?
2. Any allergies?
3. Any shortness of breath?
4. Since how long you are having this symptom?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better about medicines and investigations.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (43 minutes later)

Yes I have smoked , no other medical issues , the cough started after the cold , cough with yellow mucus small spots of blood , cough is getting way less , 2 or 3 bouts of coughing per day otherwise I’m feeling fine , why rule out bronchitis

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Because of your symptoms, we should definitely rule out bronchitis.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, we should definitely rule out bronchitis.
Since you are a smoker, CT thorax is also needed to rule out lung diseases like pneumonia or lung cancer.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T