A 28-year-old male complains to his physician that he has had a cold for a week and is coughing up bloody secretions. This condition is referred to as:

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Hemoptysis is the coughing up of blood or bloody sputum from the respiratory tract, and is a common symptom of respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and lung cancer. Hematemesis refers to vomiting blood, while cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa and does not involve coughing up of bloody secretions.

A 28-Year-Old Male Complains to His Physician That He Has