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kbair55

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"I have a new pulmonologist who says I have bronchitis and that my irritated airways may be the cause of hemoptysis, which is bloody or tinged sputum or coughing up blood. Fortunately I only have bloody or blood tinged sputum. I have read it is hard to diagnose the exact cause and that it may also resolve itself within 6 months. It may also require a bronchoscopy or embolism. I have one valve in my lung that cleared a pneumothorax last Fall. Docs say it served its purpose so it should be removed. I say it doesn't bother me, leave it be. Anyone else ever experience hemoptysis? Have a valve in your lungs? I'm also having a mild sore throat with this bout of hemoptysis. Feel fine otherwise, but always fear infection... "

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