Hemoptysis Hemoptysis

Hemoptysis - Definition and Overview

Hemoptysis is the expectoration of blood or of blood-stained sputum from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs (e.g. in tuberculosis or other respiratory infections). This can be due to lung neoplasm, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis or pulmonary embolus.

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