2 months ago I had pneumonia and had
haemoptysis. I've had aBronchial Arterial
Embolisation to stop the bleeding. I have
been fine for 6wekks and then coughed and
a bit of blood came out.
I went to A&E and had an X-ray that
was clear. I was sent home . I am very
worried that massive haemoptysis will
start again.
Does anyone has recent info re succes rate
of a Bronchial Arterial Embolisation?
Bronchial arterial embolization (BAE) has
a high success rate for short-term control
of bleeding; however, more than half the
patients will require repeat embolization
during the long-term follow-up.
Can you tell me what caused your
pneumonia?
i had 2 bugs: streptococcus and
staphylococcus. I have also been
diagnosed now with atypical mycobacteriumm
abcessus. I had lung function test a few
days ago and the result were normal.
However I always need to cough! I have no
temperature and I'm feeling well.
It seems to me that the main reason for
your haemoptysis (blood coughing) is the
lung tuberculosis you have. Further
attacks of haemoptysis depends from the
disease evolution.
Do you take some medicines for treating
the atypical mycobacterium infection?
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camargue
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 May 2008 Posts: 3
haemoptysis Posted: 09-30-08 00:43am
No I have not been given any medicines
yet. The consultant want to see the
evolution of the bugs?.
