A patient tested positive of MTB on sputum CBNAAT. He did not come again to PHC in spite of multiple reminders. He now presents with non-massive hemoptysis and is alarmed. What is the next best step for this patient?: (A) Urgent coagulation studies, (B) Perform CT scan chest, (C) Schedule a flexible fibreoptic biopsy, (D) Urgent rigid bronchoscopy and prophylactic balloon tamponade
Answer is B. Massive Hemoptysis - urgent rigid bronchoscopy and prophylactic balloon tamponade Non massive Hemoptysis - CT chest