Why am i coughing up blood?

Have you looked into the mirror lately and found yourself coughing up a whole lot of blood? Well, that is quite unnerving. And hey, we are not judging here; after all, even The Terminator once said – ‘It’s in your nature to destroy yourselves.’The good news is- despite the fact that your body seems to be acting like John Rambo right now (blood everywhere!), it might not necessarily indicate something extremely critical.

So, what could possibly be causing this gory symptom? Let’s dive deeper into this bloody mystery!

First things first: What exactly do you mean by coughing up blood?

I see some people have already taken out their trusty dictionary for looking up the term ‘hemoptysis’. (in layman terms for us mortals, it means you’re coughing up blood). Now let’s paint an even clearer picture – Hemoptysis doesn’t just fall under the category of spitting a bit of phlegm mixed with reddish-yellow tinged sputum due to throat infection or common colds. We’re talking about full-on horror-movie-level stuff– where blood comes rushing out from deep down inside your lungs along with phlegm when hacking away to break loose any tightness within chest area.

All jokes aside though folks – If you’re vomiting extreme amounts of bright red-colored liquid resembling Tara Reid’s gown at Reindeer Games Premiere, then seeking immediate medical attention (like ASAP) would probably also count as somewhat important.

[Table: Classifying severity level]
| Severity Level | Symptoms |
| — | — |
| Mild | Spitting streaks containing small amounts of dark clotted blook |
| Moderate | Repeated episodes of significant bleeding likely resulting from various lung disorders|
| Severe | Life-threatening condition resulting in massive volumes being vomited |

Common causes of coughing up blood:

So, What are the primary reasons behind this red river flooding?

Bronchitis:

Yes, we know bronchitis is not exactly something you associate with your first-born baby’s first words or winning the Noble Peace. But hey! It’s still better than meeting Walter White aka Heisenberg. When someone suffers from chronic bronchitis their air passages become swollen and inflamed leading to Coughing out small amounts of bright-red colored blood.

Lung Cancer:

If somebody said they love the word ‘Cancer’, well let’s just say I’d give them mind-throbbing vibes worse than hearing Kanye declare his Presidential candidacy in 2020 . Now where were we? Ah yes – Lung cancer; A major cause for coughing blood, especially when it has advanced considerably.

Pulmonary Embolism

Let’s face it – anything that ends with ‘Embolism’ is probably not good news.Think Tsunami after tsunami crushing into an island like Godzilla took over Pacific Rim. Similarly, a pulmonary embolism can cause blocks within lung arteries which leads to bleeding accompanied by chest pains & shortness of breath.

Tuberculosis:

Tuberculosis was once known as “consumption” because patients would often waste away due to respiratory degradation beginning with bloody sputum discharges.Not fun at all folks!

[ Bullet list: Some additional contributing factors ]
– Pneumonia
– High altitude sickness (fancy term being hypoxia)
– Respiratory tract infection
– Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)
– Exposure to toxic chemicals & fumes

Restrain yourself from these activities if coughing up Blood

Playing tough guy by ignoring what might just be an emergency could make things go from bad to worse. Here are some actions you should avoid if you catch yourself dealing with Hemoptysis:

Refrain from Smoking

“You don’t smoke, your friends won’t like you” and “Much less likely to cough up bloody phlegm” does that sound like an ad campaign? Bottom line – even second-hand smoking can cause the lungs to bleed. Quitting smoking lowers your risk of developing or worsening lung-related diseases, many of which potentially lead to hemoptysis.

Ease down on vigorous exercises:

(no we’re not being a couch potato here folks) We know some people are overly enthusiastic for fitness regimes but overexerting yourself could cause breathing difficulties leading to inhaling/ swallowing blood inducing choking symptoms. So unless choking on yet another motivational speech sounds enticing, let’s avoid it at all costs.

[Table: Things To Avoid]
| Activities | Consequences|
| — | — |
| Drinking Alcohol| Exorbitant amounts increase chances of bleeding|
| Talking excessively | May trigger gag reflex resulting in vomiting blood in severe cases |

What should I do?

Get Set Ready Go! Struggling through each day hoping that everything will eventually get better might just be Thanos-level madness/optimism/ If you’re seeing red frequently then Just Don’t…No really DON’T WAIT!!!

Here’s what may help if spontaneous recovery before taking professional consultation isn’t possible:

Phone a doctor:

Rather than posting photos displaying how Dracula probably got together his outfits like ‘casual Friday’ featuring tube tops & fuchsias; call the ER ASAP.

[Bullet list: Key things doctor might inquire about ]
Medical history
– Current medications taken
– Types& duration of symptom
– Any mutations since bloody discharge

Get ready for diagnosis:

Doctors may suggest various tests ranging from Blood cultures and sputum samples evaluations to CT scans depending upon conditions post examining patients

Conclusion:

Coughing up blood is one of those symptoms that may look innocent (just like a painted face clown at the carnival) but can be caused by severe underlying health issues. It’s best to remain cautious cutting smoking/drinking/ excessive physical activities from our list of vices and seeking professional help whenever needed rather than ‘no mask, no gloves, all out warrior’- mode because sometimes rambo just might not cut it.

Stay safe folks!

Disclaimer: The term Tara Reid’s gown is used in a figurative sense only; any character named Walter White or Heisenberg doesn’t necessarily reflect on Bryan Cranston. Kanye’s presidential candidacy mention is intended as a sarcastic remark and shouldn’t imply his intentions regarding running for President.

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