MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common reason for coughing up blood is a chest infection. Where a specific cause is found, the most common causes include: pneumonia-a swelling (inflammation) of the tissue in one or both of your lungs usually caused by an infection with a germ (bacterium or virus)

Detailed explanation-2: -The major cause of coughing up blood is chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis. Other possible causes of coughing up blood include: COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)-the blanket term for a group of diseases that block airflow from the lungs-including emphysema. Cystic fibrosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some common causes of coughing up blood are respiratory infections, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you’re coughing up a significant amount of blood, seek emergency help. Seeing blood when you cough can be alarming, whether it’s a large or small amount.