SPUTUM EXAM: WHAT IT IS, WHEN TO DO AND RESULTS - DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS

What is the sputum exam and how do I do it?



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Sputum examination is a type of clinical analysis in which different sputum characteristics such as fluidity, color, and especially if there is a large number of bacteria that may be causing a lung infection are evaluated. Thus, this type of examination is usually used by the pulmonologist to confirm the diagnosis of some respiratory infections, such as: Pneumonia; Tuberculosis; Bronchitis; Cystic fibrosis