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Blood in sputum
Since past 2 weeks I have been suffering from cold, minor cough and had fever for 3 days but since 1 week I have blood streaks in my sputum. I have attached the picture. Negative test for Tb . I was a smoker for 3 years. Also attached my chest x ray. Any cause for concern?
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CXR normal. Streaky Hemoptysis obvious in some patients with viral pneumonia due to inflamed pharyngeal area. Take online consultation for further evaluation
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Get ur contrast CT scan of chest and then follow up with Pulmonologist
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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10 yrs exp
Kakinada
X-ray appears normal
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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and get evaluated
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
cxr is ok
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
if blood in sputum persist and fever persist get the HRCT thorax done
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