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Sputum is what is expectorated through the mouth from the respiratory system in a productive cough.

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What is expectoration?

Ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs, by coughing.


What is the English meaning of Malayalam word kafam?

phlegm


What is the medical term meaning cough medicine?

Some cough medicines are antitussives (cough suppressants) and some are mucolytics (purported to loosen phlegm).


When phlegm is coughed up and expelled through the mouth it is called?

When phlegm is coughed up and expelled through the mouth, it is called sputum. Sputum can be a mixture of mucus, saliva, and other substances, and its appearance can provide insights into respiratory conditions. It is often assessed in medical settings to diagnose infections or other lung-related issues.


What is called phlegm ejected through the mouth?

Sputum


What is the medical term for mucus expelled from the lower respiratory tract?

SPUTUM


Why do you have blood and black in your phlegm?

Go and see a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor) for a diagnosis.


Can you die from phlegm?

Yes, if it is thick enough and completely occludes your airway and you reecive no medical intervention.


Can phlegm be eliminated by passing gas?

No, phlegm cannot be eliminated by passing gas. Phlegm is a thick mucus produced in the respiratory system, while passing gas involves the release of air from the digestive tract. The two processes are unrelated, and phlegm is typically cleared through coughing or swallowing.


How do you pronounce phlegm?

phlegm


What does Hippocrates say about phlegm?

Phlegm is a sticky material from your mucous membranes in your repiratory system. When you have a cold it might be yellowish brown. If there's an infection, it might be greenish brown. Normal phlegm is usually clear.I presume you mean: "Phlegm"?Phlegm is a liquid secreted by the mucous membranes.The definition is limited to the mucus produced by the respiratory system and particularly that which is expelled by coughing("Sputum"). Phlegm in essence is a water based gel consisting of numerous immuno-type substances. Its composition varies depending on a number of factors, such as climate & level of health etc. Its colour can vary from clear to pale or dark yellow & green, from light to dark brown.Basically, it is a vehicle through which the body attempts to flush out foreign invaders from the respiratory system.'phlegm' is an English word, meaning spit, saliva.It is also used to indicate 'unexcitability, steadiness, boringness', and is used in the adjective 'phlegmatic', meaning 'unexcitable, steady, boring'


What is the substance ejected through the mouth and used for diagnostic purposes in respiratory disorders?

sputum is phlegm ejected through the mouth that can be examined for diagnostic purposes. is a procedure in which a sample of mucus is coughed up from the lungs and them examined under a microscope to detect cancer cells.