What is the method of crystal examination in sputum?

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We all know that once we get sick, we have to go to the hospital for corresponding examination. Only through careful and comprehensive examination can we accurately determine the disease we are suffering from. Only in this way can we get more effective treatment and make us recover as soon as possible. With the aggravation of modern environmental pollution, there are more and more types of respiratory diseases and the number of patients increases year by year, And sputum has also become an important material to test our diseases. The purpose of sputum examination is to assist in the diagnosis and even diagnosis of some respiratory diseases. Based on this, we can make a detailed treatment plan. Today, let's see what diseases can be detected by sputum examination.

What is the method of crystal examination in sputum?

First, to see its shape and content, the sputum volume is normal. People usually do not cough up sputum or only a small amount of sputum, but for sick patients, the amount of sputum can increase in pathological condition, and in most cases, the volume of sputum gradually decreases in the course of disease, which indicates that the disease is relieved or improved, whereas on the contrary, it indicates that the disease develops.

Second, when the sputum is in a specific state, such as lung abscess or empyema, accompanied by a sudden increase in the amount of sputum and purulent, in this case, most patients generally show that the pus is broken into the bronchus, so we can understand the changes of the disease based on the above evidence.

Third, phlegm is commonly seen in bronchiectasis, asthma and infection and other lung diseases. At the same time, if it is normal, it will return to its original state. The shape is clear and watery, which is different from that when it is sick. There will be a variety of changes in the characteristics of phlegm under pathological conditions. For example, mucinous sputum is commonly seen in bronchitis, bronchial asthma, pneumonia and so on.

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The above is the symptoms reflected by sputum examination. Now, do patients have a more comprehensive and profound understanding of their own body? If they find the symptoms, they should go to treatment in time, and the examination must be comprehensive.