2. HEMOPTYSIS
Definition
Expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract, a
spectrum that varies from blood-streaking of sputum to
coughing up large amounts of pure blood.
Massive hemoptysis – Expectoration of >100-600 ml over a
24-h period.
3. Features to differentiate between true
hemoptysis and blood originating from
gastrointestinal tract
True hemoptysis - Colour : Bright red
pH : Alkaline
Blood originating from GIT - Colour : Dark red
pH :Acidic
6. HISTORY
• Diff from haemetemesis & epistaxis
• Amount
• Previous episodes
• h/o inhalation exposure
• Smoking
• Fever
• Dyspnea
• Weight loss
7. • use of illicit substances/risks for
thromboembolism/ use of
antiplatelet,anticoagulants/FB/intubation
• Past h/o malignancy ,rheumatologic disease,
Vascular disease, underlying lung disease-like
bronchiectasis
• h/o renal insufficiency