Coughing up blood in tuberculosis: What three cases reveal about diagnosis and care

Coughing up blood in tuberculosis: What three cases reveal about diagnosis and care

Hemoptysis, or coughing blood, is a significant and potentially life-threatening symptom of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). The severity of hemoptysis can vary from mild to life-threatening, with massive hemoptysis posing severe risks due to hemodynamic instability and airway compromise. The diagnosti...

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Main Authors:	Ancila P, Pugazhendhi S, Maria Jose
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2025-07-01
Series:	Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:	hemoptysis; pulmonary tuberculosis; rasmussen’s aneurysm; lung cancer
Online Access:	https://ajmsjournal.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/4561
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