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Blue strings in mucus when I spit

2023-05-23 12:47:41
Hi , I would like to know why am I getting blue string like things in my mucus when I spit , what is the cause and what tests do I need to do?
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Greenish sputum is something thing related to bacterial infection. Blue strings?? Need to examine sputum. Give detailed history with CXR. Take online consultation for better assistance.
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Sputum for culture and sensitivity

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Chest x-ray and sputum analysis should sort it out Share the reports and x-ray film

Answered2023-05-26 11:21:38

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Pls Go for Sputum for AFB first Then Consult a Chest Physician
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Can consult on Practo

Answered2023-05-24 06:46:32

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

Answered2023-05-23 13:09:26

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It can be normal or if symptomatic seen in asthma.
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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and proceed accordingly

Answered2023-05-23 13:06:29

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Chest x ray sufficient . Send me pic if possible

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get a cxr first..and sputum for aerobic cs..give a detailed history to rule out various active pathologies

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Pl take xray chest, and Sputum for pyogenic group of organisms. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.

Answered2023-05-23 13:04:51

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