@beatrixflower I also get the bleeds occasionally, hemoptopsis,(I have MAI and Bronchiectasis) it is scary. Just try to stay calm if you can, I have never had a really bad one, the most is a few tblsp. I have heard it in my chest before it comes up and I sometimes hear it gurgling up in my throat, an awful feeling but think I have become used to it. If you lose amore than 2 tblsp call the ambulance. My Dr gave me some pills to stop the bleeding so maby ask for some of them. Take care Heather