title: Hemoptysis: diagnosis and management.
abstract: Hemoptysis is a frightening and potentially life-threatening symptom. However, most cases can be approached effectively with conservative management. Bronchial artery embolization should be attempted when bleeding is refractory to medical therapy, and surgery may be needed in severe hemorrhage.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, Bronx, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Roberta
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lenner
authors.forename: Gregory J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Schilero
authors.forename: Marvin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lesser
mesh_terms: D001999:Bronchoscopy; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed