Other names: hemoptysis, hemoptysis, expectoration of blood, blood spitting, coughing blood
When coughing up blood first determines whether the source of bleeding is not in the oral cavity(bitten tongue or cheek, knocked out tooth) or e nose. In the case of nosebleeds head lean forward, press nasal wings and a cooler neck. Injuries in the oral cavity are printed with a clean cloth or pad (not cotton), after a gap stamped stool we can fill and let the bite victim.
If the source of bleeding, airway, we will decide on further action by the extent of the detected orientation. No bleeding from the airway should not be neglected, because even when finding the minimum amount of blood in fluid coughed up (about several teaspoons per day) immediately visit a medical practitioner, outside office hours emergency.
Massive expectoration (spitting of blood or hemoptysis) is a life threatening condition requiring emergency calling services. Provide first aid in cooling the chest and the administration of cold beverages (only if the patient is conscious).
The most common cause of bleeding, chronic bronchitis (eg. In smokers) or heart disease (valve disorder, a failure of the pumping ability of the heart). Further the inflammation of lung tissue(including tuberculosis!), Tumors or chest injuries (penetrating and blunt injuries), inhalation of toxic substances and others.
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