What causes a cough with bloody sputum?

Cough with bloody sputum is most often considered a respiratory disease such as bronchiectasis, lung abscess, lung cancer, tuberculosis, etc. It is recommended that a hospital visit be made to complete chest X-ray, chest CT and routine blood tests to clarify the cause. In addition, the patient needs to be carefully examined for bleeding from the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and throat.