Methodical recommendation for the student’s self work. Topic “Haemoptysis. Lung hemorrhage. Definition. Classification. Diagnosis. Management. Treatment”

Abstract

Pulmonary hemorrhage and haemoptysis are frequent and dangerous complications of pulmonary diseases, needing an urgent care. Lung hemorrhage can be fatal. Patients, even with scanty haemoptysis, should immediately be taken to the hospital. Every doctor must know the main principals of clinical signs, differential diagnosis and treatment of lung hemorrhage and haemoptysis.