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Causes of hemoptysis in IPF with GERD / LPR/Barret

by drshaalan, May 28, 2009 11:28PM
I had several attacks of hemoptysis (minor frank blood expectorated with mucus).CT scan,Bronchoscopy,gastroscopy,and cytolology/microbiology studies are negative for TB,Cancer,Fungus etc
My dignoses are:  GERD, LPR, Barrett`s, UIP/NSIP with recurrent laryngo,pharyngeal,tacheal and bronchial iirritation/infection.
How common is hemoptysis in my case,and what/when is the expected effect of  fundoplication on  my lungs?  THANKS......


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