Clinico-radiological Evaluation of Hemoptysis in a Tertiary Care Center in Rajasthan
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to determine the clinical and radiological prole of patients presenting with hemoptysis at a tertiary care center in Rajasthan, India, and to estimate the prevalence of various causes. Design: This was a prospective, observational, cross-sectional study conducted at the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Government Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan, over one year. Participants: The study included 123 patients over 18 years old presenting with hemoptysis who consented to participate. Results: The study found that the severity of hemoptysis increased with age. The most common cause of hemoptysis was tuberculosis, either active or sequelae, found in approximately 57.7% of the patients. Recurrent hemoptysis and diabetes were also identied as signicant risk factors for severe hemoptysis. Bilateral lesions on chest X-rays with extensive lung destruction and the presence of cavitary lesions were positively associated with severe hemoptysis. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of considering age, history of tuberculosis, recurrent hemoptysis, and comorbidities like diabetes when evaluating and managing hemoptysis.
Authors: Vishnu. M. S, Suman Khangarot, Amit Kumar Sharma, Anish Mittal
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405978694