Suggest treatment for cough with bloody sputum
Patient: I am 55,female, hypertensive and I have previous tuberculosis but treated or finished 6 months medications from May 1, 2008 to November 1, 2008. I have twice experienced cough out blood after sexual intercourse. I felt itchy throat first before I cough blood then later I  felt slight headache. what will I do to prevent it? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum). You are also having previous history of tuberculosis. So in your case we should first search for the cause of hemoptysis because treatment is different in different causes. Following are the common causes for hemoptysis. 1. Recurrence of tuberculosis 2. Post tubercular bronchiectesis 3. Post tubercular bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done sputum examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli - bacteria causing tuberculosis), chest x ray and PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis. Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.