How to treat hemoptysis

Hemoptysis may occur because of suffering from tuberculosis, bronchial dilatation, lung cancer and other diseases, and common treatments include medication, surgery, chemotherapy and so on. Different causes and different treatments are as follows. 1. Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis is caused by infection of the lungs by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is manifested as coughing and hemoptysis. The treatment of hemoptysis caused by tuberculosis generally uses anti-tuberculosis drugs, you can use isoniazid, rifampicin and other anti-tuberculosis drugs under the guidance of the doctor to remove the tuberculosis mycobacteria in the body, so as to alleviate the disease, which can reduce the symptoms of hemoptysis to a certain extent. 2. Bronchial dilatation: Bronchial dilatation is caused by repeated inflammation of the tissues around the bronchial tubes, which manifests itself as coughing, coughing up pus sputum, hemoptysis and other symptoms. If the bleeding volume is small, oral adrenochrome tablets can be given; if the bleeding volume is medium, intravenous post-pituitary hormone or phentolamine can be given; if the bleeding volume is large and the internal medicine treatment is ineffective, interventional embolization or surgical treatment can be considered. 3. Lung cancer: Lung cancer is a malignant tumor originated from bronchial tubes, fine bronchial tubes and alveoli, which manifests as dry cough and blood in sputum. Patients with early stage of lung cancer can use surgery to remove the tumor, while patients with more serious condition can use comprehensive treatment such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted therapy to curb the condition, relieve the symptoms and prolong the life. Besides, there are other diseases that can cause hemoptysis. If the symptoms of hemoptysis are not relieved or aggravated, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, complete the examination, clarify the cause of the disease, and take targeted treatment according to the condition under the doctor’s guidance.