Hemoptysis

Hemoptysis
ICD-10	R04.2
ICD-9	786.3
DiseasesDB	5578
MedlinePlus	003073

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Spitting up blood; bloody sputum; coughing up blood; blood in sputum; haemoptysis;

Diagnostic

Treatment

• Treat underling etiologies for minor hemoptysis
• Special attention to airway, breathing and circulation
• Administration of supplemental O2
• Stablize hemodynamics
• Cough suppression
• Intubation

Acute Pharmacotherapies

• IV estrogen

Surgery and Device Based Therapy

• Bronchoscopic balloon tamponade
• Arteriography and embolization
• Emergent thoracic surgery

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