4 = mucopurulent sputum, 5 = purulent sputum. c Night-time awakenings evaluated on a 5-point scale: 0 = none, 1 = minimal, 2 = infrequent, 3 = frequent, 4 = numerous.

When bacterial titers exceed 1000 colony forming units per milliliter of mucus (cfu/mL), they are considered ... unless gross purulent discharge is visible through the sinus ostium and is ...

results in purulent secretions and a variety of potential adverse consequences for patients with chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis. We hypothesised that gradations of sputum colour would correlate ...

PPC was assessed using a scoring system based on chest x-ray, raised white cell count, fever, microbiology, purulent sputum and oxygen saturations. Conclusion The clinical impact of PPCs is marked.

The specific inclusion and exclusion criteria are as follows. new onset of purulent sputum, or change in character of sputum, or increased respiratory secretions or increased in suctioning ...

Background: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a non-purulent inflammatory condition affecting the ... nausea, vomiting, cough, sputum production, weight loss, night sweats, focal neurological deficits, ...

Post-nasal drip occurs when excess mucus accumulates in the back of the throat or nose, primarily due to allergies, infections, or irritants. Symptoms include throat clearing and coughing.

There is a long-standing belief that drinking milk when you’re sick can worsen cold symptoms and increase mucus production. However, research suggests that this belief is more related to ...

Some of the early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are an ongoing cough, increased mucus, and fatigue. Recognizing these symptoms is important to know whether you need to see ...