2024年1月22日 · Mucus in the airways, known as phlegm or sputum, helps remove dust and debris and keep the lungs clear. Sometimes, problems arise that can change the thickness, …

2018年8月30日 · Sputum purulence, which is commonly rated by using color charts in clinical settings, has been correlated with sputum myeloperoxidase and neutrophil elastase activity …

2005年6月1日 · Sputum purulence is one of the potential markers of bacterial infection during exacerbations. Recent studies indicate that purulence is associated with significant bacterial …

The 2020 Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Report highlights the importance of sputum purulence in the decision to prescribe antibiotics for acute exacerbations. The …

Purulent sputum (defined as “discolored,” “yellow,” “green,” or “brown” sputum) had a pooled sensitivity of 81% (95% CI, 70–88%) and a pooled specificity of 50% (95% CI, 35–65%) when …

In patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) needing hospitalisation, sputum purulence is associated with bacteria in the lower respiratory tract. We …

most common symptoms of COPD include chronic cough, dyspnea, . nd sputum production. The disease includes emphysema and obstructive bronchiolitis. Chronic bronchitis may be. present …

Purulent sputum reflects neutrophil influx into the secretions. For this reason, the purulence of sputum can be used as a guide to the presence of infection. It not only reflects the likelihood of …

Purulent sputum, typically defined as green, yellow or brown coloured sputum, may result from the increased recruitment of neutrophils into the sputum, with colouring resulting from the green …

2020年5月27日 · Sputum neutrophils were elevated to a greater extent with higher bacterial colony counts. The relationship between sputum purulence and presence of potential …