Journal of Clinical Respiratory Diseases & Care: Open Access

Hemoptysis and Severe Weight Loss in an Old Case of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Abstract

Khajotia R

A 44 year old man presented with history of productive cough since 5 years. He now complained of hemoptysis (about ½ cupful a day) and a severe weight loss of 12 kg over the past 2 months. He had pulmonary tuberculosis 7 years ago for which he had taken 6 months treatment then. On examination, patient appeared cachexic his vital parameters were normal. Trachea was significantly shifted to the right side. Chest examination revealed tubular bronchial breath sounds in the left infraclavicular region extending up to the 3 intercostal spaces and in the right interscapular region posteriorly. A chest radiograph was done.