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In [[medicine]], the '''respiratory examination''' is performed as part of a [[physical examination]], or when a patient presents with a respiratory problem ([[dyspnea]] (shortness of breath), [[cough]], [[chest pain]]) or a history that suggests a | In [[medicine]], the '''respiratory examination''' is performed as part of a [[physical examination]], or when a patient presents with a respiratory problem ([[dyspnea]] (shortness of breath), [[cough]], [[chest pain]]) or a history that suggests a pathology of the lungs. | ||
==Respiratory system diagnostic tests== | |||
===Sputum examination=== | |||
* Appearance, color, blood, smell | |||
** Colorless (Bronchitis) | |||
** Green (pulmonary infection) | |||
** Red (carcinoma) | |||
** Frothy pink (pulmonary edema) | |||
** Black (pollutants) | |||
* Order test - Routine microscopy (gram and ZN stain), cytology, culture | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 16:26, 24 May 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
In medicine, the respiratory examination is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with a respiratory problem (dyspnea (shortness of breath), cough, chest pain) or a history that suggests a pathology of the lungs.
Respiratory system diagnostic tests
Sputum examination
- Appearance, color, blood, smell
- Colorless (Bronchitis)
- Green (pulmonary infection)
- Red (carcinoma)
- Frothy pink (pulmonary edema)
- Black (pollutants)
- Order test - Routine microscopy (gram and ZN stain), cytology, culture
External links
- Respiratory exam - University of Florida
- Exam of the chest - University of Florida
- Respiratory exam - Respiratory Exam
- Lung sounds online at Emory University School of Medicine