Hemoptysis
Coughing up (expectoration) of blood or blood-streaked sputum from the larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs.
What is Hemoptysis?
Hemoptysis is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Hemoptysis that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Hemoptysis
The following conditions have been associated with Hemoptysis. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Alveolar echinococcosis
Alveolar echinococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica
Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease
Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
Autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Bronchial neuroendocrine tumor
Bronchial neuroendocrine tumor is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Bronchogenic cyst
Bronchogenic cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cocaine intoxication
Cocaine intoxication is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Hemoptysis is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.