Treatment of Massive Hemoptysis with Repeated Doses of Nebulized Tranexamic Acid

Danica M Cutshall; Brannon L Inman; Melissa Myers

doi:10.7759/cureus.29625

Treatment of Massive Hemoptysis with Repeated Doses of Nebulized Tranexamic Acid

Danica M Cutshall, Brannon L Inman, Melissa Myers

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Abstract

When life-threatening hemoptysis occurs, it can be challenging to treat. We present a case of a 61-year-old female with massive hemoptysis treated with multiple doses of nebulized tranexamic acid (TXA). This treatment led to the resolution of respiratory distress and the improvement of hemoptysis. Ultimately, in cases of massive hemoptysis, repeated treatments with nebulized TXA may be a safe short-term option for symptom management prior to a more definitive therapy via bronchoscopy or bronchial arterial embolization.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e29625
Journal	Cureus
Volume	14
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.29625
State	Published - Sep 2022
Externally published	Yes

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