coughing up blood

nh_user_1353000
Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:22:56 +0000
Chest and lungs

I’ve been diagnosed with bronchiectasis for around five years now and to be honest it doesn’t bother me much – I have a slight cough but can still walk and climb hills etc at a level I think is okay for my age! (77). However, this morning when I coughed I used a tissue – I don’t usually bother, I just swallow as it’s not much – and it was blood and bloody clots. I was really shocked and scared. As it happens, I have an appointment with my GP next week; but how worried should I be?

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