Sputum Observations Flashcards
1
Q
Blood streaked
A
Inflammation of throat
Lung cancer
Ulcers
2
Q
Copious amounts of blood
A
TB Lung Abscess Bronchiectasis Lung infarction Pulmonary embolism
3
Q
Green
A
Infection ?
4
Q
Rust
A
Pneumococcal bacteria
TB
5
Q
Brownish
A
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic pneumonia
6
Q
Yellowish purulent
A
Pus
7
Q
Yellow-ish green
A
Bronchiectasis
CF
Pneumonia
8
Q
White, milky or opaque
A
Viral infection
Allergy
9
Q
Foamy white
A
Pulmonary oedema (early phase)
10
Q
Frothy pink
A
Severe pulmonary oedema
11
Q
Black / black specks
A
Smoke inhalation