Hemoptysis classification
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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
Classification
- Hemoptysis may be classified into several subtypes based on:
- Duration of symptoms
- Severity
- Based on the duration of symptoms, hemoptysis may be classified as either acute or chronic.
- Hemoptysis may be classified according to severity into 3 groups:[1][2]
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
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| Mild bleeding | ||
| Moderate bleeding | ||
| Massive bleedin | >300 ml blood in 24 hours | <5% |