Symptom Finder - Hemoptysis
Hemoptysis
Of course, the clinical examination in cases of hemoptysis includes inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation of the lungs and heart.
If these techniques fail to yield the answer, the physician examines the nasal passages for the source. Direct or indirect laryngoscopy may be
necessary. Examining the extremities for clubbing (carcinoma of the lung, bronchiectasis, cyanotic heart disease) and edema (congestive heart
failure) may be worthwhile. Finally, as in all cases of bleeding from the various body orifices, one should perform a Rumpel–Leede test before
continuing the workup in the laboratory or x-ray department.
Of course, the clinical examination in cases of hemoptysis includes inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation of the lungs and heart.
If these techniques fail to yield the answer, the physician examines the nasal passages for the source. Direct or indirect laryngoscopy may be
necessary. Examining the extremities for clubbing (carcinoma of the lung, bronchiectasis, cyanotic heart disease) and edema (congestive heart
failure) may be worthwhile. Finally, as in all cases of bleeding from the various body orifices, one should perform a Rumpel–Leede test before
continuing the workup in the laboratory or x-ray department.