Table 1.
The most common causes of hemoptysis and distribution of age and sex in different groups.
| Disease | Frequency (%) | Age (year) Mean ± SD | Sex (Male%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobar non-CF bronchiectasis | 19 (12.7) | 47±17.3 | 73.7 |
| Disseminated non-CF bronchiectasis | 33 (21.6) | 57.85±14.58 | 69.7 |
| Cystic fibrosis | 6(4) | 46.38±10.4 | 33 |
| TB | 23 (31.3) | 56.9±13.2 | 59.6 |
| Cancer | 23 (15.3) | 63±12.4 | 78.3 |
| Wegner | 2 (1.3) | 32.50±3.5 | 100 |
| Anthracosis | 5 (3.3) | 66.2±17.4 | 80 |
| Others | 15(10) | 50.7±21.2 | 66.7 |
CF, cystic fibrosis.