Nature

Sputum cytokine levels in patients undergoing hematopoietic SCT and comparison with healthy subjects and COPD: a pilot study

Allogeneic hematopoietic SCT (HSCT) is now widely used to treat many hematologic malignancies. Unfortunately, pulmonary complications are frequent after this type of transplantation and are a major ...
Indiatimes

Sputum color can help determine outcomes in common lung disease, finds large study

Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by abnormal widening and damage to the bronchial tubes in the lungs. These bronchial tubes, which are responsible for carrying air to ...
Medindia

Medications and their Potential to Cause Increase 'Discolored Sputum'

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Discolored Sputum' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Eosinophil Count in Sputum, Not Blood, Is Better Predictor of COPD Severity in Smokers

Data from a study of smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) indicate that the concentration of eosinophils in the sputum, rather than the blood, is a better predictor of COPD ...
Healio

Sputum microbiome differs in refractory, cured nontuberculosis mycobacterial lung disease

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Microbial diversity was more prevalent in patients with cured vs. treatment-resistant nontuberculosis ...
Kashmir Reader

Blood In Sputum: A Red Flag For TB, Cancer, Or Lung Damage; Ignorance Could Cost Your Life

Dr. K. K. Pandey  In the Indian subcontinent, individuals of all ages suffer from cough at various stages of life. With the ...
News Medical

Sputum testing detects COVID-19 virus at higher rates than other methods

Early and accurate detection is critical for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and providing appropriate care for patients. Nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs, which require inserting a long shaft into the ...
Science Daily

Sputum testing provides higher rate of COVID-19 detection

In a meta-analysis, researchers found that sputum was more accurate than nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swabs. The study also shows early testing increased rates of COVID-19 diagnosis. Early and ...
Aidsmap

Simple sputum test for confirmation of childhood tuberculosis

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Daily Express

Sputum in your cough is considered a 'top' Covid symptom as cases continue to rise

Just like many other viruses, Covid has been mutating since the beginning of the pandemic. This as well as the vaccine roll-out has redefined the common symptoms the virus causes. While many are aware ...
Medindia

Medications and their Potential to Cause 'Increase in Sputum'

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Increase in Sputum' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...