The causes of hemoptysis are not very diverse. In most cases, we can state the pathology of the lungs and upper respiratory tract.
Causes of hemoptysis
Usually the cause of hemoptysis when coughing are:
- bronchitis in acute and chronic form;
- bronchiectasis;
- Oncology of the lungs;
- tuberculosis;
- acute pneumonia .
Diseases are accompanied by the release of sputum with the presence of blood. As a rule, bloody veins appear in the mucus as a result of injuries of blood vessels due to excessive stress caused by coughing. But in the case of oncology or tuberculosis, blood is released because of the destruction of the tissue structure.
In addition, bleeding can be a consequence of rupture of the aorta and the ingress of blood into the space of the bronchi. It is impossible to exclude also such reason, as a stenosis of the mitral valve - a hemoptysis in this case a cough is not accompanied. If the discharge of bloody clots occurs against a background of severe pain in the pleural zone, it is likely that this is a heart attack.
Also, the cause of hemoptysis in the morning can be:
- Gum trauma during brushing. In this case, the blood does not mix with the mucus and is on its surface in the form of veins.
- Rupture of the capillary with a strained cough caused by bronchitis. Often this symptom is noted in smokers.
- With polyps in the nasopharynx, blood accumulates on their surface and leaves during a morning cough. In this case, clots of stagnant blood have a dark color.
- Puncture or bronchoscopy can injure mucous membranes. Bleeding in this case is single and insignificant.
- Mechanical mucous injury is possible with a sharp turn during sleep. Then the blood is released together with the mucus immediately after awakening.
Another cause of morning hemoptysis is parasitic infestations.
How to get rid of the symptom?
Treatment for hemoptysis is carried out on the basis of causes. If the symptom becomes a disease, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination and start treatment depending on individual indications.
Hemoptysis in smokers quickly passes if a person gets rid of a bad habit. To remove a symptom when injuring the gums is simple enough, you just need to use a brush with a soft bristle for cleaning your teeth.
If the symptom is traced systematically, it is necessary to consult a pulmonologist or a therapist.