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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Hemoptysis is a symptom that indicates an underlying pulmonary or extrapulmonary cause. Pharmacologic medical therapy depends on an underlying cause. However, the mainstay of treatment for massive hemoptysis is supportive and surgical therapy. | Hemoptysis is a symptom that indicates an underlying [[Lung|pulmonary]] or extrapulmonary cause. Pharmacologic medical therapy depends on an underlying cause. However, the mainstay of treatment for massive hemoptysis is supportive and [[Surgery|surgical therapy]]. | ||
==Medical Therapy== | ==Medical Therapy== | ||
*Hemoptysis is a symptom that indicates an underlying pulmonary or extrapulmonary cause. | *Hemoptysis is a symptom that indicates an underlying [[Lung|pulmonary]] or extrapulmonary cause. | ||
*Pharmacologic medical therapy depends on an underlying cause. | *Pharmacologic medical therapy depends on an underlying cause. | ||
*The mainstay of treatment for massive hemoptysis is supportive and surgical therapy. | *The mainstay of treatment for massive hemoptysis is supportive and surgical therapy. | ||
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** Preferred regimen (3): [[drug name]] 500 mg q12h for 14-21 days | ** Preferred regimen (3): [[drug name]] 500 mg q12h for 14-21 days | ||
** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q6h for 7–10 days | ** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q6h for 7–10 days | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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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
Hemoptysis is a symptom that indicates an underlying pulmonary or extrapulmonary cause. Pharmacologic medical therapy depends on an underlying cause. However, the mainstay of treatment for massive hemoptysis is supportive and surgical therapy.
Medical Therapy
- Hemoptysis is a symptom that indicates an underlying pulmonary or extrapulmonary cause.
- Pharmacologic medical therapy depends on an underlying cause.
- The mainstay of treatment for massive hemoptysis is supportive and surgical therapy.
Disease Name
- 1 Stage 1 - Massive hemoptysis