Sputum

Sputum Gram stain
Definition:
Gram stain is a method oftesting formicroorganisms (bacteria) using a special series of stains. In this test, a sputum specimen is examined under the microscope.
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Sputum Test
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The test is performed when there is a persistent or prolonged cough, sputum has a foul odor or unusual color, respiratory disease is suspected, or there is a generalized infection.
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Sputum culture
Normal:
Sputum that has passed through the mouth normally contains several types of harmless bacteria, including some types of strep (streptococcus) and staph (staphylococcus).
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ACID-FAST STAIN-SPUTUM - A special microscopic slide that is prepared to detect the presence of acid fast bacilli. The diagnosis of tuberculosis can be made using this test.
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Sputum smear or culture. These tests check a sample of your sputum for the presence of the valley fever fungus.
Blood tests.
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Sputum cytology: A procedure in which a pathologist views a sample of sputum (mucus coughed up from the lungs) under a microscope, to check for cancer cells.
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SPUTUM ANALYSIS: Method of detecting certain infections (especially tuberculosis) by culturing of sputum-the mucous matter that collects in the respiratory and upper digestive passages and is expelled by coughing.
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Sputum analysis - A small amount of mucus is collected and tested for respiratory infection.
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SputumA substance obtained from the lungs and bronchial tubes by clearing the throat or coughing. Sputum can be tested for evidence of PCP infection.
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)An antibiotic used to treat and prevent PCP.
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Sputum
Material produced within the alveoli in response to an infectious or inflammatory process.
Stroma ...
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coughing
sputum production
difficulty breathing, in advanced stages
wheezing
shortness of breath.
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GENERAL"Destroy sputum (spit); he should avoid swallowing it again; live in the open air and sleep in cool, well-ventilated rooms.
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Mutha S, Fine MJ. Sputum gram staining in community-acquired pneumonia. Internal Medicine. 1992, 13:25-35.
Mutha S, Norman G, O'Neil EH. Medical Practice 2010: how we get there. Western Journal of Medicine. 2000, 172:274-277 ...
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With foul-smelling sputum
With sputum containing pus or blood
With greenish sputum
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen
Rapid pulse (heart rate)
Wheezing ...
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Postural Drainage: This treatment, also called PD, helps loosen the sputum in your lungs to make breathing easier. Using her hands or a small machine, a nurse will lightly thump your back and chest, then encourage you to cough.
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sputum culture - a diagnostic test performed on the material that is coughed up from the lungs and into the mouth. A sputum culture is often performed to determine if an infection is present.
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It can be confirmed by X rays of the chest and sputum examination. Ideally, treatment begins after a skin test signals exposure but before active disease has developed.
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These people have chronic cough and sputum production. Their lung function tests are still normal.
Stage I, or mild COPD. Individuals in this group have mild limitations in their airflow and changes in their lung function tests.
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It is vital that a diagnosis of pneumonia is made as soon as possible, including tests such as chest x-rays and examination of sputum in the laboratory, to help identify the micro-organism causing the illness.
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The results of treatment of 53 patients indicated that the clinical symptoms including cough, sputum production, chest pain, weakness, etc. were markedly improved and measurements of pulmonary function significantly enhanced .
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Cough (if the person also has phlegm/sputum, this may be pneumonia; a barking cough in a child is croup)
Chest pain (could be a heart attack or injury; sharp chest pain could be pulmonary embolism or collapsed lung) ...
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Additional blood work may be warranted during the evaluation which may include a complete blood count, blood cultures and sputum cultures.
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Cancer cells are found in sputum (mucus coughed up from the lungs), but no tumor can be found in the lung by imaging or bronchoscopy, or the primary tumor is too small to be assessed.
occupational therapist ...
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The diagnosis is by a microscopic evaluation of a sputum (spit) sample in the laboratory. A blood test may detect early acute cases of melioidosis.
The treatment of melioidosis involves antibiotics and depends on the location of the disease: ...
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Patients with a history of cancer who develop persistent cough, bloody sputum (coughing up blood), shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss, or other significant changes in their health should contact their health care provider.
Prevention ...
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The diagnosis of coccidiomycosis is made by positive sputum cultures, chest X-ray, and a positive blood test. This test is called a coccidiomycosis complement fixation titer.
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When in the lungs, hookworms can cause a dry cough, difficulty breathing, a low-grade fever and sputum tinged with blood.
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Symptoms include coughing, choking, vomiting, gasping for breath, shortness of breath, blue tongue and lips, clenched teeth, frothy sputum, weak pulse, slow or absent breath, and coma.
Near Drowning Treatment ...
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FLU OIA A rapid, point-of-care, optical immunoassay (OIA) to aid in the diagnosis of influenza A and B. Results in approximately 15 minutes from nasal aspirate, nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, or sputum specimen. Mfg: Biota Holdings Ltd.
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Sputum Secretions produced by the lungs. Staging Determination of extent of the cancer in the body. Steroids A type of hormone. Stoma An artificial opening between two cavities or between a cavity and the surface of the body.
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