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spu·tum [ˈspju:təm] N no pl MED

sputum

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Antibiotics have only been shown to be effective if all three of the following symptoms are present: - increased dyspnoea, increased sputum volume and purulence. en.wikipedia.org

In carcinoma in situ, atypical cells may be identified by cytologic smear test of sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage or samples from endobronchial brushings. en.wikipedia.org

Normally, the bacterium must be cultured from blood, urine, sputum, or other body-fluid samples, and in sufficient quantities to perform confirmatory tests early-on. en.wikipedia.org

Acute bronchitis should not be treated with antibiotics unless microscopic examination of the sputum reveals large numbers of bacteria. en.wikipedia.org

Symptoms typically include a chronic cough with sputum production. en.wikipedia.org

Dilution is an issue that is a problem with all methods of sampling the airway and lungs including sputum collection and bronchoalveolar lavage. en.wikipedia.org

Sputum may be swallowed or spat out, depending often on social and cultural factors. en.wikipedia.org

In one instance a writer had sent a letter to him enclosing specimens of his wife's sputum and urine as samples. en.wikipedia.org

If pneumonia is suspected material from sputum or tracheal aspirates are sent to the microbiology department for cultures. en.wikipedia.org

Alcohol vapor acts as an anti-foaming agent in the lungs, so the sputum becomes more liquid, and can be easily expelled. en.wikipedia.org

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