Sputum
sputum
Sputum is what is expectorated through the mouth from the respiratory system in a productive cough.
Ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs, by coughing.
phlegm
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 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.
Sputum
SPUTUM
Go and see a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor) for a diagnosis.
Yes, if it is thick enough and completely occludes your airway and you reecive no medical intervention.
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.
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'
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.