What is the sound of phlegm?

Wheezing with sputum is still a very common disease in life. Some wheezing with sputum is caused by long-term colds and coughs, while some wheezing with sputum is caused by inflammation and infection of the pharyngeal mucosa. But no matter what the situation is, you should go to the hospital for examination and symptomatic treatment in time. In daily life, you need to pay attention to a light diet, avoid overeating which aggravates the condition, and keep a happy mood, which is conducive to recovery.

Sputum sounds mainly occur when there is inflammation in the main bronchi and above, and are common clinically in bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, pulmonary congestion, pulmonary edema and bronchiectasis.

Differential diagnosis of sputum sounds: 1. Coarse and moist rales: also known as large bubbling sounds. It occurs in the trachea, bronchi or cavities, and often appears in the early inspiratory phase. Comatose or dying patients are unable to expel respiratory secretions, so coarse and moist rales can be heard in the trachea. Sometimes, these can be heard without a stethoscope, which is called sputum sound. 2. Middle wet rales: also known as middle water bubble sounds. It occurs in medium-sized bronchi and often occurs during mid-inspiration. Seen in bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, etc. 3. Fine wet rales: also known as small bubbling sounds. It occurs in the small bronchi and often appears in the late stage of inspiration. It is common in bronchiolitis, bronchopneumonia, pulmonary congestion and pulmonary infarction. 4. Crepitus: It is a very fine and uniform wet rales. It is caused by the adhesion and closure of the bronchioles and alveolar walls due to the presence of secretions. When inhaling, the airflow opens and re-inflates them, producing a high-pitched, high-frequency, fine explosive sound. It is common in bronchiolitis and alveolar inflammation or congestion, such as pulmonary congestion, early pneumonia, alveolitis, etc.

Things to note in daily life: 1. Avoid spicy, hot, fried, or hot foods, such as peppers, ginger, fried dough sticks, sesame cakes, biscuits, instant noodles, etc. 2. Do not eat partial food, and have a diversified diet. Eat more vegetables and fruits that contain more vitamins, such as flat fruit, new green vegetables, spinach, carrots, etc. 3. Be cheerful, don't always think about things that make people upset, and live happily every day. 4. Live and work in moderation, pay attention to rest, and don't surf the Internet all night. 5. The climate is dry in autumn, so you can use fresh monk fruit as tea, or soak it with Ophiopogon japonicus, chrysanthemum, licorice and other ingredients. 6. Actively exercise. The simplest and most effective way to exercise is to insist on morning jogging to enhance the body's disease resistance.

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