@ellenn Hi Ellen, I’ve also coughed up blood a few times. I know it is something that happens to people with Bronchiectasis if there is inflammation. Knowing that doesn’t make it any less scary or worrisome. If it’s just a little I see mixed in with sputum when I’m coughing, I just continue on about my day. A couple of times it has just “bubbled up”, (for want of a better explanation). That is the scary time. I just TRY to remain calm, stay in an upright position, and not move around too much. It stops quickly, but I always go to my pulmonologist or PCP the next day. I also take a break from my Aerobika for the next day. Thankfully, that has only happened 2 or 3 times in the past 4 years.
I hope it helps knowing you are not alone in this.
Gina