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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
boold in sputum and emphysema
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boold in sputum and emphysema
by babu123, Jun 18, 2006 12:00AM
dear sir
i was suferring from astama, about 20 years back i was positive for T.B the took ful treatment became o.k that time doctors said there is a problem of empysema. i used to get some time discomfort in lungs and some blood in caugh.the doctors tested said it is not by T.B but it is normal in emphyema
pl give advice what shall i do
now iam in 40s
babu
i was suferring from astama, about 20 years back i was positive for T.B the took ful treatment became o.k that time doctors said there is a problem of empysema. i used to get some time discomfort in lungs and some blood in caugh.the doctors tested said it is not by T.B but it is normal in emphyema
pl give advice what shall i do
now iam in 40s
babu
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Jun 20, 2006 12:00AM
, Jun 20, 2006 12:00AM
If you are now having blood in your sputum that is definitely abnormal and not caused by any emphysema you may have. It is not enough to just determine that it is not tuberculosis (TB). Your doctors must try to find out what is the cause.
Member Comments (2)
by EROS, Jun 18, 2006 12:00AM
Get a PFT, see a pulmo and stop smoking.
