Sputum: Causes & Reasons - Symptoma South Africa

Possible Causes for Sputum

Pink sputum – sputum evenly mixed with blood from alveoli and/or small peripheral bronchi. [en.wikipedia.org]

Clinical and inflammatory indices in induced sputum were measured on days 6, 8, and 11. The cough cleared spontaneously by day 11. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] efficacy of oral anti-inflammatory or antibiotic treatment compared with placebo in the resolution of cough in patients with uncomplicated acute bronchitis and discoloured sputum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Viral Upper Respiratory Infection

Yes Coughing up sputum or blood No Coughing up sputum or blood Are you coughing up blood? This means blood that is coming up from your chest or throat. [northshore.org]

Case 2 A 37-year-old male complains of a 4-week history of cough productive of greenish sputum. [medicine.uiowa.edu]

Symptoms Symptoms of a URI may include: Runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, cough and sputum production (these are considered the most common symptoms) Fever Fatigue Headache [reverehealth.com]

Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

However, the low positive rate and poor quality of slices restrict the application of sputum samples in the diagnosis of PAP. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

KEYWORDS: Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid; electron microscopy; induced sputum; pathology; pulmonary alveolar proteinosis; sputum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] aluminum, fiberglass, chemicals, immunosuppression, leukemia / lymphoma, Nocardia, Mycobacteria and Aspergillosis Usually adults (more common in smokers), also children Sputum [pathologyoutlines.com]

Cryptococcosis

CSF, sputum, and urine yield organisms most often, and blood cultures may be positive, particularly in patients with AIDS. [msdmanuals.com]

Abstract Cryptococcus neoformans was cultured from the sputum, bronchial washings, or pleural fluid of 17 patients, 9 of whom were thought to have cryptococcal pulmonary disease [annals.org]

Culture of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), sputum, urine, and blood Fixed-tissue specimen staining Serum and CSF testing for cryptococcal antigen Clinical diagnosis of cryptococcosis [msdmanuals.com]

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

She was diagnosed with chyloptysis and chylous pulmonary congestion by sputum analysis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Initial diagnosis was based primarily on clinical signs and symptoms and treatment was started despite the negative result of the sputum microscopy for acid fast bacilli. [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]

This can result in the patient coughing up blood-stained sputum or blood (hemoptysis). [medicinenet.com]

Acute Myocardial Infarction

Microbiological analysis and empiric antibiotic therapy Microbiological examinations were performed on sputum, urine and blood during the first 24 h after admission and according [openres.ersjournals.com]

[…] hypotension and cardiogenic shock can be seen The respiratory rate may be increased in response to pulmonary congestion or anxiety Coughing, wheezing, and the production of frothy sputum [emedicine.medscape.com]

Bronchitis

IL-4, IL-6, IL-17A, IP-10, MIP-1α, and TNF-α in sputum were significantly higher in NAEB patients than that in healthy subjects (all P [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The presence of nasal discharge (43.4%) was associated with more cough and sputum symptoms, whereas post-nasal drip (13.1%) was associated with more sputum symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, after the initial diagnosis, nucleic acid amplification tests of her sputum showed the absence of both Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Bordetella pertussis infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Viral Lower Respiratory Infection

Heat killed sputum aliquots were stored for PCR at −70°C. [thorax.bmj.com]

Yes Coughing up sputum or blood No Coughing up sputum or blood Are you coughing up blood? This means blood that is coming up from your chest or throat. [northshore.org]

Purulent sputum is usually the best way to do this. Investigations You're basically trying to see how bad the pneumonia is. [medrevise.co.uk]

Moraxella Catarrhalis

Conclusion: Sputum M. catarrhalis strains exhibit marked diversity within and between COPD subjects. [dovepress.com]

Abstract Branhamella catarrhalis and other commensal Neisseria species were isolated from 200 out of 500 sputum samples from patients with lower respiratory tract (LRT) infections [link.springer.com]

[…] present here three cases in which morphological changes and/or a decreased number of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Moraxella catarrhalis could be observed in gram-stained sputum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Pink sputum – sputum evenly mixed with blood from alveoli and/or small peripheral bronchi. [en.wikipedia.org]

BACKGROUND: To compare the clinical values of bronchoscopic sputum suction and general sputum suction in respiratory failure patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The presence of nasal discharge (43.4%) was associated with more cough and sputum symptoms, whereas post-nasal drip (13.1%) was associated with more sputum symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pneumonia

Doctors obtain sputum samples by giving a vapor treatment that causes the person to cough deeply (inducing sputum production) or insert a bronchoscope (small flexible tube [msdmanuals.com]

A urinary antigen test and sputum culture were both negative for Legionella pneumophila; however, a sputum sample that was examined by loop-mediated isothermal amplification [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sputum samples obtained by inducing a cough and particularly those obtained with a bronchoscope are less likely to contain saliva and are more likely than expectorated sputum [msdmanuals.com]

Upper Airway Cough Syndrome

After induced sputum cytology, the concentrations of histamine, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and calcitonin-gene-related peptide (CGPR) in the induced sputum were measured by [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Initial eosinophil percentage in induced sputum was 3.5-8.0%. Cough disappeared after 2-5 (3 +/- 1) weeks of only oral antihistamine. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Initial eosinophil percentage in induced sputum was 3.5-8.0%. Cough disappeared after 2-5 (3 ± 1) weeks of only oral antihistamine. [agris.fao.org]

Klebsiella

Sputum has a thick, currant jelly-like consistency. Sputum samples show a Gram-negative, encapsulated, non-motile bacillus that ferments lactose. [microtosis.com]

To confirm the diagnosis, doctors take a sample of sputum, lung secretions (obtained through a bronchoscope), blood, urine, or infected tissue. [merckmanuals.com]

The thick blood tinged sputum resembles "red currant jelly". Visit: Bronchopneumonia Pneumonia develops when the bacilli invade and multiply within the alveolar spaces. [histopathology-india.net]

Atelectasis

Clearance of mucus is aided by using sufficient gas stream and total body hydration to reduce sputum viscosity and lubricate secretion plugs. [oxfordmedicine.com]

The RTX respirator may be a useful tool for the management of elderly patients with sputum retention. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] treatment of atelectasis in cystic fibrosis and its use is also reported in the management of asthma, respiratory syncitial virus bronchiolitis and bronchiectasis to liquefy sputum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pulmonary Emphysema

Pink sputum – sputum evenly mixed with blood from alveoli and/or small peripheral bronchi. [en.wikipedia.org]

Slowly progressive dyspnea is the primary symptom, although some patients initially have symptoms of cough, sputum production, or wheezing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cough and sputum over many years. Barrel-shaped chest as the muscles of the chest remain in the inhalation position. [pari.com]

Pulmonary Edema

Clinically we are taught to differentiate between various types of sputum. The sputum in pulmonary edema is characteristically pink and frothy. [biology.stackexchange.com]

However, the patient developed pink frothy sputum with diffuse bilateral rales 30 min later after transported to surgical intensive care unit (SICU). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients have severe dyspnea, diaphoresis, wheezing, and sometimes blood-tinged frothy sputum. [msdmanuals.com]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Lung

Sputum cytology Patients are sometimes asked to cough up a mixture of saliva and mucus (sputum) from the lungs, into a pot. [royalmarsden.nhs.uk]

Sputum testing: This is a simple test that is sometimes performed to detect cancer in the lungs. Sputum is thick mucus that may be produced during a cough. [emedicinehealth.com]

a continuing cough, or change in a long-standing cough a chest infection that doesn't get better becoming breathlessness and wheezing coughing up blood-stained phlegm (sputum [christie.nhs.uk]

Chronic Bronchitis

A 49-year-old woman complained of cough and a purulent sputum (about 40 ml/day). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Total mucin concentrations in sputum were measured with the use of size-exclusion chromatography and refractometry. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prophylactic use reduces the rate of exacerbations and improves the key symptoms of sputum and cough with a favorable long-term tolerability profile. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nosocomial Pneumonia

[…] organism from blood cultures CXR signs: infiltrate, consolidation, cavitation, effusion virus in sputum IgM antibody +ve 4 fold increase in IgG titre histopathology +ve for [lifeinthefastlane.com]

[…] fever Laboratory inflammatory marker elevation positive cultures (sputum or blood) 4 fold increase in antibody titres histopathology consistent with pneumonia Radiological [lifeinthefastlane.com]

[…] smoking excessive alcohol use known local prevalence of hospital-acquired disease CLINICAL FEATURES crackles or dullness to percussion and any of the following: purulent sputum [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Atypical Pneumonia

Moderate amount of sputum, or no sputum at all (i.e. non-productive). Lack of alveolar exudate. [en.wikipedia.org]

Barnes for carrying out the cold-agglutination tests, and to Clare Wilcox for bacteriologic studies of the sputums. [nejm.org]

The clinical picture was remarkable as the patient presented with cough and purulent sputum production, but otherwise no classical signs of pneumonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lingular Pneumonia

A sputum Gram stain demonstrated mixed organisms and sputum culture was contaminated with oropharyngeal flora. [jtd.amegroups.com]

Expectorated sputum samples were obtained. [mdedge.com]

Viral loads in the throat swabs and sputum peaked about 5 or 6 days after symptom onset, with sputum showing higher loads than throat samples. [cidrap.umn.edu]

Fibrinous Bronchitis

Pus and blood in the sputum often take the form of streaks. In the later stages of the disease is almost always sputum mucopurulent. [omedicine.info]

Sputum examination revealed numerous small lymphocytes. Tests for bacteria and fungi were negative. [doi.org]

Samples of the inspissated sputum were sent to the Pathology and Microbiology departments for examination. [go.gale.com]

Pneumococcal Pneumonia

The sputum antigen kit results correlated well with the sputum culture results. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The mean copy numbers from sputum were higher when the sputum cultures were positive than when the sputum cultures were negative (7.9 versus 5.6 log10 copies/ml; P < 0.001 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sputum culture results were used as a standard for comparison. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lobar Pneumonia

The results in the thirty-two cases in which cultures were made both from the blood and the sputum are as follows: 1. [rupress.org]

Subsequently, K. rhinoscleromatis was detected in sputum and blood culture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pneumococcal antigen was detected by counter-current immunoelectrophoresis in the sputum of 79% of patients with purulent sputum, in the serum of 29% of the patients, and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Unresolved Pneumonia

Her sputum smear failed to show any AFB on two occasions. [lungindia.com]

pneumococcus=bloody or rust colored sputum and severe shaking chills, pleuritic chest pain Pseudomonas, Haemphilus and pneumococcal spp=green sputum -anaerobic infections [quizlet.com]

Post-bronchoscopic sputum for AFB smear and malignant cells were also sent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Aspiration Pneumonia

[…] treatment should be started in cases with good quality sputum cultures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In this report, we describe the catalase-negative S. aureus strain SH3064, which was isolated from the sputum of a patient with aspiration pneumonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSION: The risk factors for aspiration pneumonia were sputum suctioning, deterioration of swallowing function, dehydration, and dementia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Influenza Pneumonia

Viral detection by immunofluorescent tests in sputum specimens can provide a rapid diagnosis and merits further evaluation. [amjcaserep.com]

Sputum samples were collected from participants and tested for influenza virus by polymerase chain reaction assays. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sputum gram stain revealed numerous leukocytes with no bacteria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Uremic Pneumonitis

[…] volume Increased sputum purulence Abx: 77% decreased mortality! [emergencymedicinecases.com]

This is usually a cough with scanty sputum production. Cough is a defense mechanism in removing particles and pathogens. [medicaljoyworks.com]

Large volume of sputum, which separates into two or three layers upon standing. [kumc.edu]

Bronchial Adenocarcinoma

Results of sputum microbiology tests and respiratory virus polymerase chain reaction were nondiagnostic, and a cardiac evaluation was normal. [journal.chestnet.org]

[…] analysis No cancer cells present in sputum Presence of cancer cells in sputum Microscopic examination of sputum sample to determine presence of cancer cells; even with large [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Since Walshe et al described expectorated tumor fragments in sputum in 1843,1 30 cases have been reported (Table). [rc.rcjournal.com]

Gram-Negative Pneumonia

Then breathe deeply and cough hard until sputum comes up. Spit out the sputum into your sample cup. [healthline.com]

Bloody sputum (Hemoptysis) B. Rusty sputum (Prune-juice) Pneumococcal pneumonia C. [lungindia.com]

Sputum cultures in four patients grew Pseudomonas aeruginosa and, in the fifth, Enterobacter cloacae. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]