Sputum Flashcards by Kema Ayuba | Brainscape

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Definition

A

A mixture of saliva and mucus produced by the lungs as a result of viral or bacterial infections.

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Aetiology (finish)

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Asthma
Cystic fibrosis
RTI’s
Covid-19
Flu
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
TB

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Risk factors

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Smoking
Exposure to air pollution

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Epidemiology

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Dependent on cause

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Clinical presentation

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Increased production/ change in colour or consistency of sputum

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Prognosis

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Dependent on cause

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DDX

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Various potential causes

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