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What Is The Treatment For Sputum?

I had a sputum test. The test came back saying sputum demonstrated moderate polys and gram-positive cocci in pair culture nondiagnostic. I was wondering what it means cause i was given no medicine for it. I have a cough and cough up dark yellow mucus. I do have emphysema and copd.
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
This can be due to any of the following 2 reasons:
1. Lower Respiratory tract infection
2. Contamination of sample.

If you have fever, then you would require antibiotic therapy with drugs like Augmentin.
So, tell me following:
1. Since how long are you having this problem?
2. Any fever associated?
3. Any weight loss?
4. Any blood in sputum?
5. Any respiratory distress?

This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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What Is The Treatment For Sputum?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. This can be due to any of the following 2 reasons: 1. Lower Respiratory tract infection 2. Contamination of sample. If you have fever, then you would require antibiotic therapy with drugs like Augmentin. So, tell me following: 1. Since how long are you having this problem? 2. Any fever associated? 3. Any weight loss? 4. Any blood in sputum? 5. Any respiratory distress? This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney, MD