Which statement is false about haemoptysis?

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if possible a double lumen tube should be reserved for post brochoscopy as a rigid bronchoscope cannot be passed down it

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massive haemoptysis is greater than 600ml in 24 hours

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a CXR is normal in about 25 % of cases

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in any four cases, one is likely to be due to nonteuberculous infection, one due to neoplasia, one due to rarer causes and one idiopathic

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in massive hemoptysis the pt should be nursed bleeding lung up

1.	Which statement is false about haemoptysis?
A.	massive haemoptysis is greater than 600ml in 24 hours
B.	a CXR is normal in about 25 % of cases
C.	in any four cases, one is likely to be due to nonteuberculous infection, one due to neoplasia, one due to rarer causes and one idiopathic
D.	in massive hemoptysis the pt should be nursed bleeding lung up
E.	if possible a double lumen tube should be reserved for post brochoscopy as a rigid bronchoscope cannot be passed down it
Answer» E. if possible a double lumen tube should be reserved for post brochoscopy as a rigid bronchoscope cannot be passed down it

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