Hemoptysis history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

Overview

The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

OR

The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

History and Symptoms

History

Patients with hemoptysis may have a positive history of:

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Gastrointestinal disease
• Previous episodes of hemoptysis
• Bleeding disorders
• Cigarette smoking
• Exposure to patients with tuberculosis

Patients with hemoptysis must be asked about:

• Onset and duration of bleeding
• Quantity and rate of bleeding
• Sputum appearance
• Odor
• Spontaneous spilling out or during cough

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of [disease] include:

• [Symptom 1]
• [Symptom 2]
• [Symptom 3]

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of [disease name] include

• [Symptom 1]
• [Symptom 2]
• [Symptom 3]