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Results 1 - 10 of 26 for Abnormal sputum
  1. Sputum culture 
    If the sputum sample is abnormal, the results are called "positive." Identifying bacteria, fungi, or viruses in the sputum may help diagnose the cause ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003723.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Sputum Gram stain 
    ... no bacteria were seen in the sample. The sputum is clear, thin, and odorless.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003765.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Breath sounds 
    ... symptoms do you have? The provider usually discovers abnormal breath sounds. You may not even notice them. The following tests may be done: Analysis of a sputum sample ( sputum culture , sputum Gram stain ) Blood tests ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007535.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Histoplasmosis - acute (primary) pulmonary 
    ... if symptoms are severe or you have an abnormal immune system) Complete blood count (CBC) with differential Chest CT scan Chest x-ray (might show a lung infection or pneumonia) Sputum culture (this test often does not show the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000098.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Bronchoscopic culture 
    ... lung that cannot be accurately detected by a sputum culture . The procedure may find the following things, such as: Abnormal secretions Abnormal lung tissue Abscesses Blockage of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003748.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Aspiration pneumonia 
    ... feed material (if being fed artificially) in your sputum ... percussion) helps the provider listen and feel for abnormal sounds ... ) X-rays or CT scan of the chest Sputum culture Swallowing tests
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000121.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Sputum fungal smear 
    Abnormal results may be a sign of a fungal infection. Such infections include: Aspergillosis Blastomycosis Coccidioidomycosis Cryptococcosis Histoplasmosis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003736.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Psittacosis 
    The health care provider will hear abnormal lung sounds such as ... X-ray of the chest Complete blood count CT scan of the chest
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000088.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Cryptococcosis 
    ... and travel history. The physical exam may reveal: Abnormal breath ... culture and stain Lung biopsy Bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001328.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula 
    ... hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) . These people often have abnormal blood vessels in many other parts of the body. Fistulas also can be a complication of liver disease or lung injury, although these causes are much less common.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001090.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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