Sputum

Sputum is mucous material and liquid from the lung that is coughed up from the airways. It is often confused with saliva that is produced from the salivary gland in the mouth. Productive cough with sputum usually indicate a medical condition. The appearance or smell of sputum may vary, depending on the type and severity of the diseases.

Here lists diseases or conditions associated with sputum. On the right it is Quick Filter that lists Signs & Features of sputum. To find out the disease of your symptom, click the sign/feature that closely matches your symptoms. You will then see the disease or diseases associated with the sign/feature. To narrow the search, you can continue to click signs/features until you find the disease related to your condition. You can click the disease name to read a brief description.

Sputum by Acute Bronchitis

Sputum by Chronic Bronchitis

Sputum by Asthma

Sputum by Bacterial Infection

Sputum by Tuberculosis (with cavitary)

Sputum by Bronchiectasis

Sputum by Lobar Pneumonia

Sputum by Lung Abscess

Sputum by Pulmonary Edema

Sputum by Lung Cancer (later stages)

Sputum by Pneumonia infected by P. aeruginosa

Sputum by Pulmonary Amoebiasis

Sputum by Smoking & Dust Pollution

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Sputum Color, Odor, & Quantity