Can you lungs bleed?

laurenfayecarter

Ok so this is the year! the year I become a runner! well at least that is what i have told my self

bought new pants, set off last night........ and Only managed 12minutes!

I had to stop because it felt like my lungs were bleeding - seriously I could taste it my chest was super tight and the entire night I was wheezing like an old lady, it sounded like a death rattle - again being super serious and not over reacting!

I don't have asthma and i can run for 30mins+ on a treadmill......

any breathing tips??? - for running i mean not in general - i can handle general- sortof

laurenfayecarter

my chest still hurts a little now if i take a deep breath....

ninerbuff

Probably should see a respiratory specialist. Don't wait. My uncle developed lung cancer without even smoking and he was stage 4 by the time he was diagnosed.

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Need2Exerc1se

I agree that you should see a doctor. Seriously, this is not the kind of thing for which you should seek advice on an internet form.

jacksonpt

I won't comment on the lungs/health issues, but as far as the running goes, start off slower. Chances are you're pushing yourself too hard too fast, and that's why you only managed 12 minutes.

darrensurrey

"Real" running is harder than treadmill work, if you didn't already know. But you shouldn't be able to taste blood! I do sometimes feel it in my chest and throat when I have to do high intensity exercise eg a fast rally on a tennis court.

goddessofawesome

darrensurrey wrote: »

"Real" running is harder than treadmill work, if you didn't already know.

One should not feel as though their lungs are bleeding after a run.

OP: Get to a doctor ASAP.

So_Much_Fab

I would get myself checked out first to rule out any medical issues. If you're in the clear, start off S-L-O-W-E-R. Use a program like C25K (Google it) to build up your outdoor running.

rayneface

So the highly reliable internet *sarcasm* tells me this:

A blood taste or metallic taste in your mouth after exercise can be caused from a variety of things, although the precise cause -- unless it is tied to some underlying health condition -- may largely remain a mystery. From asthma to lactic acid, old fillings in your mouth to hemorrhagic pulmonary edema, there are many speculations as to what causes this. For the best diagnosis, consult your physician and be sure to give him a complete description as to when your symptoms occur, for how long, and what activity preceded them.
Intensity
The report of tasting blood in the mouth after exercising is often coupled with tasting it after an intense workout. Many elite athletes, runners, cyclists, and swimmers suffer from this mysterious problem. Complaints of a blood or metallic taste can often show up when exercising in cold weather when your mucous membranes can become irritated. If the intensity is what sparks this issue for you, begin to document your heart rate to notice any correlation on when this occurs.

Wenderzs

Was it cold when you went running? When I run in the cold (anytime I can see my breath), it hurts my lungs and throat much more than in warmer temperatures. I wear a scarf to help keep the cold air from bothering my throat and lungs as much. And take it easy. I tend to run faster outdoors than if I set a speed on a treadmill. I get winded and tired faster than a treadmill. But like others said, if you can taste blood or cough up blood, definitely see a doctor asap.

raisealittlehell

First off- if you have no other symptoms when you are not working out then I wouldn't be horribly concerned. Was it a metallic taste? or did you actually cough up blood? A lot of runners can get a metallic taste in their mouth- especially during cold/dry seasons.

There have been studies as to why this happens, some say it could be caused by tiny cracks in the lining of your nose and throat that could cause this to happen, others think it could be pressure on the lungs allowing red blood cells to leak into the air sacs and causing that taste. This article I read sums up some other reasons why you could be getting that taste http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/bodywork/fitness-coach/Why-Do-I-Get-A-Metallic-Taste-In-My-Mouth-During-Intense-Exercise.html

Bottom line, if you are concerned or coughing up blood, then always safe to see a dr.

goddessofawesome

First off- if you have no other symptoms when you are not working out then I wouldn't be horribly concerned. Was it a metallic taste? or did you actually cough up blood? A lot of runners can get a metallic taste in their mouth- especially during cold/dry seasons.

Not having any other underlying symptoms does not automatically mean that there isn't anything wrong.

laurenfayecarter

No i didn't cough any blood up I could just taste it, my chest was hurting and tight like when you have a chest infection and I couldn't breathe at all, I was also then couching like when you have a phlegmmy cough (even though I don't have one) and I had to lie on the floor.

It was cold about 3*c

No other symptoms.

I will go to docs to be on safe side, but any general breathing exercises techniques to mention?

It happens more or less every time i attempt outdoor running but in no way as severe.

laurenfayecarter

*coughing not couching ha

Sabine_Stroehm

laurenfayecarter wrote: »

No i didn't cough any blood up I could just taste it, my chest was hurting and tight like when you have a chest infection and I couldn't breathe at all, I was also then couching like when you have a phlegmmy cough (even though I don't have one) and I had to lie on the floor.

It was cold about 3*c

No other symptoms.

I will go to docs to be on safe side, but any general breathing exercises techniques to mention?

It happens more or less every time i attempt outdoor running but in no way as severe.

It happens every time regardless of temperature? Or recently because it's cold?
It's somewhat common to feel a burning pain in your lungs when running outside in the winter. I often wear a bandana near my mouth and let some of my breaths come in through that to help (don't breathe entirely through a bandana when running).
And I've had a metallic taste as described above.
I'd see a doctor to be safe. And if he says you're fine, try running on a treadmill for comparison.

jgnatca

I eased in to running starting with one minute walking, one minute running for twenty minutes. Within eight weeks I had progressed to running two sets ten minutes each. Once you rule out anything else, I think you should consider a much more gradual introduction to running to give your body time to catch up.

http://www.c25k.com/

http://www.runforlife.ca/running-programs/training-regimens/learn-to-run/

The treadmill is deceptive. I did my indoor run the other day as it was -40C (-40F) outside with wind chill. I set the slope four degrees to more closely match outdoor conditions. I forgot that it is way warmer in the health club and I was overdressed for that run.

dbmata

laurenfayecarter wrote: »

I had to stop because it felt like my lungs were bleeding - seriously I could taste it my chest was super tight and the entire night I was wheezing like an old lady, it sounded like a death rattle - again being super serious and not over reacting!

Yes, your lungs can bleed.

It's called a pulmonary hemorrhage.

It's not good for long term survival. If you have bleeding lungs and don't seek treatment, you won't have to worry about them bleeding for long.

derekj222

possibly weather related...if you are in the north...the temps are very low for running and your lungs will burn from the cold

redwoodkestrel

Go slower. Seriously. You should be able to hold a conversation relatively well, while running. It will feel slow. But you should be able to maintain it. Stay at that pace for awhile and build up your endurance. Increasing speed will come naturally.

Or, I highly recommend Couch to 5k. I did the Zombies, Run! version of it and loved it. It's a great way to build up the endurance to run longer distances. But they also recommend that you go sloooooooow during the running parts.

_Waffle_

laurenfayecarter wrote: »

Ok so this is the year! the year I become a runner! well at least that is what i have told my self

bought new pants, set off last night........ and Only managed 12minutes!

I had to stop because it felt like my lungs were bleeding - seriously I could taste it my chest was super tight and the entire night I was wheezing like an old lady, it sounded like a death rattle - again being super serious and not over reacting!

I don't have asthma and i can run for 30mins+ on a treadmill......

any breathing tips??? - for running i mean not in general - i can handle general- sortof

Sounds like just general lack of aerobic conditioning. Also everything that hurts, hurts more in the cold. Running in the cold does make my throat feel dry but it wasn't any harder to breathe this morning at 30° than it is at 80°.

Running on a treadmill isn't the same thing as running outside. Now you know. Slow down and take it easy. You should be able to carry on a light conversation while running. Hopefully you don't have Tuberculosis.

darrensurrey

goddessofawesome wrote: »

darrensurrey wrote: »

"Real" running is harder than treadmill work, if you didn't already know.

One should not feel as though their lungs are bleeding after a run.

My post doesn't suggest this.

dakotababy

I used to always get this. I had it in highschool, of which is why I was never really an active runner. I still do get this - only with running though. I have slowed down and gone at a nice comfortable pace for long distance - and it does not happen.

TinaLauritsen

That's the way I felt when I just started running, and then I stopped, cuz no way I wanted to feel like that EVER! But then last year I found the C25K running program, and since then it's been going great! Even completed a 10K run in the autumn. So start slow

aneesto

A couple of years ago I was the chubby lazy girl in high school who was looking for excuses not to do the 600 m run at school. But ive found a great method to help overcome that burning sensation. If you you're a total beginner try running 2 minutes and walking 3 minutes and do it for about 20 minutes 3 times a weak. Next week change the proportions: 3 minutes running to 2 mins walking. Can do it for the next two weaks. In the 4th week do 3 mins running to 1 minute and see how you feel. If you think you can do it for 30 mins go for it. Later you should be able to run 30 minutes with maybe a 1 minute break during the whole run. It does feel amazing to be able to do that! And as everyone has said before, run slow at a pace where you are comfortable to say 1 ful sentence. Later when you can run for more t

20HJIGSAW

I agree with the above. I also have been playing ice hockey for years and I used to get that blood taste in my mouth. I have no respiratory problems as of now but the cold might cause that taste.

angieroo2

laurenfayecarter wrote: »

Ok so this is the year! the year I become a runner! well at least that is what i have told my self

bought new pants, set off last night........ and Only managed 12minutes!

I had to stop because it felt like my lungs were bleeding - seriously I could taste it my chest was super tight and the entire night I was wheezing like an old lady, it sounded like a death rattle - again being super serious and not over reacting!

I don't have asthma and i can run for 30mins+ on a treadmill......

any breathing tips??? - for running i mean not in general - i can handle general- sortof

My very first run, I thought I had asthma. I coughed and coughed and coughed for hours afterward. I had a coach then. He said to keep trying and if it didn't let up after a week (I was running 3x a week) to see a doctor. It was almost non-existant on my second run. So try again tomorrow and see if it gets better.

And slow down.

hill8570

I'll vote with the others that it's a reaction to your first run in the cold -- I'll generally get that nasty taste and a tight chest if I run in the cold without a face mask. Give it another day to loosen up a bit, wear a face mask / balaclava, and slow down a bit so you're not breathing as deeply. You'll adapt pretty quickly.

ShibaEars

I've always had this happen. I was never athletic when I was younger, so it would happen in gym class on the rare occasion I pushed myself. It still does happen from time to time if I really push myself, the air is dry, or I've slacked off on cardio and am starting up again. I cough (I sound like an old smoker) for the rest of the evening, but I'm fine by the next day usually.

Of course you can check with your doctor, but in the meantime take it a bit slower next time.

scraver2003

This happens to me when I run 5k races in the cold. I push myself hard, my lungs burn, and spend the next day coughing up phlegm. But that is running a 5k race... not a regular run. Every run should not be like you are going balls to the wall. I would bet you are going too fast. Slow down.

laurenfayecarter

I have not completed a proper training programme (albeit not in the cold) and on reflection I think the whole 'bleeding lungs' was a slight over reaction! and a case of trying too much too soon!

I still get the feeling/taste occasionally but only when I really push myself that little bit harder! i am now running 3 times a week! x

laurenfayecarter

** I have now completed a proper training program!