Sputum Flashcards
1
Q
Questions to ask
A
Duration Voulme Progression Color Odour Consistency Aggravated relieving variation Change in color and quantity
2
Q
Color of sputum Yellow Green Blue Orange Black Red
A
Yellow- eosinophilia/neutrophilia- myoperoxidase
Greeb- pseudomonas- verdoperoxidase
Vlue- proteus
Black- asper , smoker, abpa , fungal, cwp
3
Q
Pseudo hemoptysis
A
Serratia
Rhodococcus
Posterior epistaxis
Bleeding of gums
4
Q
Seasonal variation of sputum
A
Copd , abpa , bronchietcasis
5
Q
Postural variation
A
Worsens on same side
6
Q
Relieving factors
A
Antibiotics
Physio
7
Q
Casts
Actinomycosis
Plugs
A
Asthma
Yellow granules
Abpa
