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Sputum Observations Flashcards

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Blood streaked

A

Inflammation of throat
Lung cancer
Ulcers

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Copious amounts of blood

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TB
Lung Abscess
Bronchiectasis
Lung infarction
Pulmonary embolism
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3
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Green

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Infection ?

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4
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Rust

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Pneumococcal bacteria

TB

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5
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Brownish

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Chronic bronchitis

Chronic pneumonia

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6
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Yellowish purulent

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Pus

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7
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Yellow-ish green

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Bronchiectasis
CF
Pneumonia

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8
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White, milky or opaque

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Viral infection

Allergy

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9
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Foamy white

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Pulmonary oedema (early phase)

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10
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Frothy pink

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Severe pulmonary oedema

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11
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Black / black specks

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Smoke inhalation

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