Volume of distribution at steady state (L/kg) 187 194 194 Table 2. Changes in cough-related symptoms following treatment with levocloperastine 30, 60 and 120 mg/day for 6 days in patients with ...

Physical examination may reveal intranasal mucopus, or purulent postnasal mucus in the pharynx. In such cases, the diagnosis is relatively easy.

If phlegm contains blood, for example, it is important to see a doctor to exclude a more serious underlying illness, such as tuberculosis or cancer. If you do spit out, do so into a tissue and ...

Antibiotics are essential when a patient with severe COPD presents with purulent sputum and systemic symptoms of infection, but they are often given either to speed up recovery from a bacterial ...

Sputum analysis is a noninvasive and simple method, and when interpreted according to specific criteria it may help with diagnosis. We conducted a study to evaluate sensitivity, specificity, positive ...

BRANDED CONTENT Phlegm build-up and chesty coughs: How mucolytics can help Understanding the body’s response to these ailments, and how mucolytics can offer relief, is key to navigating these ...

In brief, after the conventional sputum smear had been prepared, the remnant sputum sample was mixed with a solution of 2%-2.5% sodium hypochlorite commercial bleach (Brilux, Paulista, Pernambuco, ...

Phlegm color can indicate underlying health issues. Clear or white may signal allergies or viral infections. Yellow or green suggests bacterial infection, needing prompt antibiotic treatment. Red ...