What to look for in a patient with tuberculosis hemoptysis

Patients with tuberculosis hemoptysis should pay attention to hemoptysis volume, hemoptysis frequency and prevention of asphyxiation, etc. If the patient is in the infectious period (sputum-positive), attention should be paid to personal protection and disinfection to avoid contagion. 1. The amount of hemoptysis: hemoptysis ranges from blood in sputum to fresh blood in the mouth, and the amount of hemoptysis ranges from small to large, which can be photographed or contained in a graduated container to make the amount of hemoptysis as clear as possible, which is also conducive to clinical judgment. If there is more hemoptysis, you should go to the local hospital immediately. 2. Frequency of hemoptysis: The frequency of hemoptysis should also be noted, such as several times a day or once every few days, and whether there is any change in the amount of hemoptysis each time. 3. Prevention of asphyxia: When hemoptysis occurs, especially when the amount of hemoptysis is large, a large amount of blood rushes into the airway, which may cause asphyxiation; when hemoptysis occurs, do not be too nervous, do not lie down to prevent asphyxiation, and go to the local hospital immediately for medical treatment. Patients with tuberculosis who experience hemoptysis should go to the local hospital immediately for prompt treatment.