And even if FDA considered kratom to be safe as a botanical, marketers of kratom would be precluded by the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (FD&C) from making claims that such products are intended to treat diseases. Such disease claims render a product an unapproved drug, Ullman said.
Indeed, the most common cause for coughing up blood is the least seriousâa ruptured small blood vessel caused by coughing and/or a bronchial infection. In patients with a history of smoking and those who are otherwise at risk for lung disease, however, hemoptysis is often a sign of serious illness.
There are various causes of coughing up blood (haemoptysis). If you cough up a lot of blood then call for an ambulance immediately. If you cough up smaller amounts of blood then see your doctor as soon as possible if you do not know the cause. This is because sometimes a serious condition such as cancer of the lung can be the cause. As a general rule, the earlier a serious problem is diagnosed, the better the chance that treatment may improve the outlook (prognosis). This leaflet discusses the main causes of coughing up blood.