Wondering what my type of cough/ hacking mechanism is related to

Posted by amimma @amimma, Jan 27 5:32pm

Hello all,

I have not been formally diagnosed with anything for the issue I currently have but posting under this sub in case anyone with this issue can give any insight on what I can rule out, based on their symptoms under bronchiectasis. I have been coughing up small amounts of blood and it happens more when I talk. I believe I got a vocal injury from screamo singing, but my doctor wants to rule out any chest issue. The thing is, I hack it rather than cough - as in, mucus (sometimes hard chunks) and/ or bits of bright red blood comes up from deep in my throat and I just slide it up through hacking. The reason I am saying all this, is because I want to ask people here who know it's from their chest - do you only ever COUGH the blood? Or does it ever feel like it's coming from your throat and you don't need to cough but rather 'hack' or throat-snort it out? I am just wondering if I should rule out lung issues as my doc referred me for a chest X-ray but I don't think she understands.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 27 10:12pm

@amimma Have you been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis?

When you said "screamo singing" I immediately thought of ruptured vocal cords - this happens more often than you would think. If I were you I would probably consult and otolaryngologist (ENT) who will put a small scope down your throat and look at your vocal chords.

Have you asked to see an ENT?

carolinediehl | @carolinediehl | Jan 28 10:34pm

Were you properly trained on how to do screamo singing? Screamo singing can be very hard on the vocal cords. You should consult with an otolaryngologist. I would probably also suggest finding someone who teaches proper use of the voice related to singing.