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Hemoptysis with cavity
Hi,
I am a 32 year male who has been very healthy and active so far.I have smoked occasionally (< 10 cigarettes in my entire life).
Over the last year I have had recurring mild hemoptysis. A CT scan showed a cavity that resolved itself within a couple of months in a follow up CT but showed a 6mm nodule in another location.
I feel constant mild-moderate discomfort in the lung where the cavity/nodule were observed. My doctors have run a gamut of tests and rule out TB, cancer, cocci etc.
It appears cold air and heavy exercise seems to make the symptoms appear. What could this be?
Many Thanks,
I am a 32 year male who has been very healthy and active so far.I have smoked occasionally (< 10 cigarettes in my entire life).
Over the last year I have had recurring mild hemoptysis. A CT scan showed a cavity that resolved itself within a couple of months in a follow up CT but showed a 6mm nodule in another location.
I feel constant mild-moderate discomfort in the lung where the cavity/nodule were observed. My doctors have run a gamut of tests and rule out TB, cancer, cocci etc.
It appears cold air and heavy exercise seems to make the symptoms appear. What could this be?
Many Thanks,
Hello,
Thanks for responding. It is all isolated to my right lung. I get occasional moderate tightness in the right lung, especially the back.
Not sure if this is a coincidence but, for the last 3 months (I have had the hemoptysis for much longer), I have started to experience mild sinusitis (no noticable pain) with post nasal drip. This typically irritates my right throat and the tonsils.
All tests: sputum, blood tests have been unremarkable.
Thanks,
Thanks for responding. It is all isolated to my right lung. I get occasional moderate tightness in the right lung, especially the back.
Not sure if this is a coincidence but, for the last 3 months (I have had the hemoptysis for much longer), I have started to experience mild sinusitis (no noticable pain) with post nasal drip. This typically irritates my right throat and the tonsils.
All tests: sputum, blood tests have been unremarkable.
Thanks,
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
What other symptoms are present? And were the initial test results unremarkable? There are many potential reasons for hemoptysis including pulmonary issues, inflammatory or autoimmune conditions, cardiac, and even trauma. It can also come from bleeding outside the lungs and airways. If it persists, further evaluation may need to be done. Referral to infectious specialist may also rule out infectious cause. Take care and do keep us posted.
What other symptoms are present? And were the initial test results unremarkable? There are many potential reasons for hemoptysis including pulmonary issues, inflammatory or autoimmune conditions, cardiac, and even trauma. It can also come from bleeding outside the lungs and airways. If it persists, further evaluation may need to be done. Referral to infectious specialist may also rule out infectious cause. Take care and do keep us posted.
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