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Q: pneumonia - bronchial arterial embolisation

asked by: camargue on May 15th, 2008

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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?

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Dr. Nikola

replied on May 26th, 2008

Doctor

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?

camargue

replied on June 20th, 2008

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pneumonia-bronchial arterial embolisation

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.

Dr. Nikola

replied on June 23rd, 2008

Doctor

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?

camargue

replied on September 30th, 2008

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haemoptysis

No I have not been given any medicines yet. The consultant want to see the evolution of the bugs?.

Dr. Nikola

replied on October 2nd, 2008

Doctor

After 3 months, do you still cough and expel blood?

Do you have any other symptoms?

camargue

replied on November 27th, 2008

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No I don't expel blood but I still cough nearly every day. Rarely any phlegm expelled but annoying...

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