Haemoptysis

Investigation and management of coughing up blood.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

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Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [NG12]: Suspected cancer: recognition and referral

Pan-London Suspected Lung & Pleural Cancer Referral Guide

British Thoracic Society guideline for advanced diagnostic and therapeutic flexible bronchoscopy in adults

Bronchial artery embolization for hemoptysis: a consensus statement

European Respiratory Society guidelines for the management of bronchiectasis in adults

NICE guideline: Diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer (includes recommendations for haemoptysis investigation)

Pneumothorax and Hemoptysis Clinical Care Guidelines | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

US Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European Cystic Fibrosis Society consensus guidelines for the management of cystic fibrosis pulmonary complications