CITY SERVICES Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the State of South Carolina. The name Columbia was a poetic term for the Americas derived from Christopher Columbus. BUSINESS The historic Gervais Street Bridge was constructed from 1926-1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The most common causes of coughing blood are bronchitis, lung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung abscess, bronchiectasis (inflammation of the airways), and pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main lung artery).
To find out what's causing your cough your GP might: take a sample of any mucus you might be coughing up; order an X-ray, allergy test, or test to see how well your lungs work; refer you to hospital to see a specialist, but this is very rare; What causes coughs. Most coughs are caused by cold or flu. Other causes include: smoking; heartburn (acid reflux)