Sputum Observations Flashcards

1
Q

Blood streaked

A

Inflammation of throat
Lung cancer
Ulcers

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2
Q

Copious amounts of blood

A
TB
Lung Abscess
Bronchiectasis
Lung infarction
Pulmonary embolism
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3
Q

Green

A

Infection ?

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4
Q

Rust

A

Pneumococcal bacteria

TB

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5
Q

Brownish

A

Chronic bronchitis

Chronic pneumonia

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6
Q

Yellowish purulent

A

Pus

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7
Q

Yellow-ish green

A

Bronchiectasis
CF
Pneumonia

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8
Q

White, milky or opaque

A

Viral infection

Allergy

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9
Q

Foamy white

A

Pulmonary oedema (early phase)

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10
Q

Frothy pink

A

Severe pulmonary oedema

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11
Q

Black / black specks

A

Smoke inhalation

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