2016/08/01 by Zi Yang Trevor Ong, ZY Ong, HZ Chai +7
Medicine · #Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments #Tracheal and airway disorders #Vascular Anomalies and Treatments
paper · pdf · doi:10.11622/smedj.2016130
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Haemoptysis is commonly seen in the healthcare setting. It can lead to life-threatening complications and therefore requires careful evaluation of the severity and status of the patient. Common causes of haemoptysis can be broadly grouped into five main categories: infective, neoplastic, vascular, autoimmune and drug-related. Detailed history-taking and careful physical examination are necessary to provide a diagnosis and assess the patient's haemodynamic status. Physicians must have a clear understanding of the criteria for further investigations and the need for a specialist or inpatient referral for management.