Haemoptysis is a medical term that describes the coughing up of blood from the respiratory tract. This condition can be quite alarming, as it can range from the presence of small streaks of blood in mucus to the coughing up of significant amounts of blood. Listen to Dr. Kotha Kalyani, Emergency Physician, CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad, as she explains the causes of haemoptysis and why it is crucial to bring the patient to the emergency room upon observing this symptom. To book an appointme

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