Massive hemoptysis is a life-threatening emergency that requires treatment in an intensive care unit.
The prognosis depends on the underlying cause. In cases of massive hemoptysis, the mortality rate is about 15%.
Massive hemoptysis refers to the coughing up of a large volume of blood, typically more than 600 ml in a 24-hour period. It is considered a medical emergency due to the potential for rapid blood loss and respiratory compromise. Common causes include bronchiectasis, lung cancer, and tuberculosis.
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The suffix for hemoptysis is "-ptysis."
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hematemesis : blood in vomitting or feces hemoptysis : blood in sputum
Hemoptysis is coughing up blood, and recurrent means that it happens repeatedly. So a person with recurrent hemoptysis has had more than one episode where they are coughing up blood.
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Chest x rays and bronchoscopy are the most important studies for evaluating hemoptysis. They are used to evaluate the cause, location, and extent of the bleeding.