Hi there im 22 years old and on orkambi 3 months, this evening i started to cough up blood! thought i was doing well but im worried now usually the blood disappears after a cough or that, but its very red and has some clots in some plugs but plugs are just pure red! bit worried has anyone else experienced this ? thanks in advance!
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Coughing up blood on Orkambi 3 months! Help
- Thread starter Sarah 95
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I've had this happen a couple of times and it can happen. Just make sure you're drinking a lot of water when this happens and stop airway clearance until the bleeding stops and take it easy (like you would with a normal hemoptysis.) If the amount of blood (stuff not mixed in with mucus) is more than a tablespoon, call your doctor. However, remember your body is changing and lungs are starting to work a bit differently. There is going to be some irritation to them.