Hemoptysis is the term for coughing up blood or bloody mucus from your respiratory tract (lungs and throat). It’s not the same as bleeding from your mouth, throat or gastrointestinal tract, though it may look similar.
Blood can appear bubbly since it includes air and mucus. It may be bright red, rust-colored or have bloody streaks.
Symptoms and causes are usually treatable. However, hemoptysis can be life-threatening. These conditions or treatments can make you cough up blood:
Hemoptysis symptoms range from mild to severe. Contact your doctor anytime you cough up blood.
Hemoptysis symptoms include:
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