Coughing up blood can be alarming but is it cancer, TB, or something else? Dr. Amit Chakraborty (Head & Neck Cancer Specialist) explains the real causes of hemoptysis, when to worry about throat cancer signs, and what to do immediately.
Most people notice 1-2 drops of blood in their cough and assume it will go away on its own. They take antibiotics for months. And by the time they finally reach the right specialist it is often too late for early-stage treatment.
Blood in cough, also known as hemoptysis, can originate from 3 common locations the mouth, the throat, or the lungs. Understanding which location is the source is the first step toward the right diagnosis. TB and cancer are the two most feared causes but not every case of blood in cough means cancer.
Coughing Blood in India: When To Worry About Cancer | Dr. Amit Chakraborty
In this video, Dr. Amit Chakraborty breaks down everything you need to know about blood in cough causes, hemoptysis treatment, and cancer symptoms to watch out for.
- The 3 most common sources of blood in cough
- How to tell the difference between TB and Cancer
- Which symptoms should never be ignored
- Why early diagnosis can literally save your life
May 14, 2026 
