Side effects can occur with any type of treatment, but not everyone has them or experiences them in the same way. 1  Side effects of chemotherapy will depend mainly on: 2  the type of drug. 3  the dose. 4  how the drug is given. 5  the personâs overall health.
Symptoms & Signs. Bloody sputum (spitting up blood or bloody mucus) can come from common forms of infection in the lungs and airways, such as acute bronchitis or pneumonia. Bloody sputum can be a result of lung cancer. Whenever bloody sputum is present and cannot be attributed to a curable condition, a complete lung evaluation is warranted.
While coughing up blood isnât a symptom to be ignored, most causes arenât serious. When a person has a respiratory illness or strong cough, this can irritate the airways and potentially cause coughing up blood. Examples of common and highly treatable causes of coughing up blood include: 1  irritation of the throat from excessive coughing â this is in many cases attributable to irritation from smoking cigarettes. 2  bronchitis.  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which can include chronic bronchitis or emphysema.