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  5. I'm really worried about having dust in my lungs because I've started coughing up bloody sputum. It makes me feel a bit scared about the health of my lungs. What should I do to fully diagnose the cause of this? Could this be weakening my lungs? Would really appreciate some advice.

I'm really worried about having dust in my lungs because I've started coughing up bloody sputum. It makes me feel a bit scared about the health of my lungs. What should I do to fully diagnose the cause of this? Could this be weakening my lungs? Would really appreciate some advice.

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I'm really worried about having dust in my lungs because I've started coughing up bloody sputum. It makes me feel a bit scared about the health of my lungs. What should I do to fully diagnose the cause of this? Could this be weakening my lungs? Would really appreciate some advice.

Ecg and xray chest pa view,also sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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