Sputum in the form of white viscous jelly

Introduction The symptoms of bronchopulmonary candidiasis, sputum examination is white sticky jelly.

Cause

Infection caused by Candida (mainly Candida albicans).

an examination

Related inspection

Bacteriological examination of sputum and lower respiratory secretions sputum microscopy smear

1. Cough, cough, white mucus or purulent sputum, hemoptysis, shortness of breath, etc.

2. Check the mouth and pharynx to cover the spotted white membrane, and the lungs can smell dry and wet rales.

3. The chest radiograph can be seen in small pieces or spotted shadows, and some can be fused.

4. The same strain of Candida was cultured three times in a row or a large number of pseudohyphae or hyphae and clusters of spores were found by direct microscopic examination.

5. Ring-shaped membrane puncture suction or fiberoptic bronchoscope to remove respiratory secretions, lung tissue, pleural effusion or cerebrospinal fluid, etc., or a direct smear to find a large number of spores and pseudo-silk (or hyphae).

Differential diagnosis

1. Bronchitis type: mild symptoms, cough, cough a small amount of white mucus or purulent sputum; check the oral, pharyngeal and bronchial mucosa visible scattered scattered white film. Both lungs can smell dry rales.

2. Pneumonia type: Acute pneumonia or with sepsis, chills, fever, cough, cough, white mucus jelly or purulent sputum, bloodshot, even hemoptysis, difficulty breathing, etc.; general general condition is poor, lungs Can smell dry and wet rales.

3. Allergic type: There may be symptoms such as difficulty breathing, itchy nose, runny nose, sneezing, etc. Both lungs can smell and wheezing.

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