- Resources
Does Asthma Cause Coughing Up Sputum?
Routine sputum culture is a test of secretions from the lungs and bronchi (tubes that carry air to the lung) to look for bacteria that cause infection.
Alternative Names
Sputum culture
How the test is performed
You will cough deeply and spit any sputum into a sterile cup. The sputum is then taken to the laboratory. There, it is placed in a special substance (medium) under conditions that allow the bacteria or fungi to grow.
How to prepare for the test
Drinking a lot of water and other...
Read moreMore information on "Does Asthma Cause Coughing Up Sputum?"
From Our Experts
Understanding Cough Variant Asthma
Cough variant asthma, or CVA for short, is a less common form of asthma that is characterized by the fact that its only symptom is a... Read more »
The Never Ending Cough: Is Cough Medication the Answer?
We have almost made it through the last of outdoor allergy season. Ragweed has run its course in most of the U.S. while mold spores try to... Read more »
Asthma Research Update: Some of the Latest Studies About Asthma &...
One of the silver linings to the fact that asthma has now reached epidemic proportions worldwide is that a lot of money is poured into... Read more »
Occupational Asthma: Your Work Caused It
You could be 30 or 40 years old and still not show symptoms of asthma. Yet gradually your lungs are changing, and the cause is related to... Read more »
Acid Reflux and Asthma
In this entry, I would like to discuss the connection between acid indigestion/acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) and... Read more »
From Our Sources
Asthmatics Exaggerating Asthma Symptoms for Sympathy: Actors C...
Read the full text of Some Asthmatics Are Good Actors and leave a comment! Read all of Rick Frea's Posts Visit Respiratory Therapy Cave, Rick... Read more »
Sputum stain for mycobacteria
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sputum stain for mycobacteria is a test to check for a type of bacteria that cause tuberculosis and other kinds of infection. Alternative Names ... Read more »
8 causes of that nagging cough
About 40 percent of people in the United States and Europe suffer from a chronic cough at some point in their lives. But how can you know if that... Read more »
Allergies and Causes of Childhood Asthma Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The word asthma originates from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially, asthma is an inflammatory lung condition that makes it difficult... Read more »
The Recovered: Asthma Symptom-Free And Reckless
People don't "outgrow" their asthma. Asthma is a chronic illness and there is no cure. If you had asthma, but you no longer have asthma symptoms,... Read more »
Understanding Cough Variant Asthma
Common asthma symptoms are not present People with CVA do not generally have other common symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Children are commonly diagnosed with CVA CVA is especially common in...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
