What causes bleeding while you cough?
Patient: HelloMy girlfriend had cancer earlier, the doctors say thats its gone now, but she coughs up blood from time to time, but everyday.  to stop the pain she smokes a cigarette each time at evenings. is that okey for her or could she get worse? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Your girlfriend is having hemoptysis (blood in sputum).And it is not good sign. Hemoptysis is commonly seen with bronchitis, lung infection (pneumonia) and lung cancer.Since she is cancer survivor, we should definitely rule out lung cancer in her case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray and CT thorax to rule out lung cancer. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.