Color of Sputum Flashcards
1
Q
green/yellow
A
bacterial infection
2
Q
white/clear
A
viral infection
3
Q
rusty or blood-streaked
A
hemoptysis
4
Q
grey
A
fungal infection
5
Q
black
A
smoke inhalation
6
Q
orange-tinged
A
rifampicin intake
7
Q
blue
A
pseudomonas pyocyanea