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Sputum tests: Problems producing enough sputum

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 22, 2021 | Replies (51)

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I just got home from taking in yet another sputum sample. One gal usually just looks at it and tells me it's just spit. I could have handed an empty vile to this gal. I'm sure it's just spit. They told me not to drink anything in the morning to bring up a good sample. I didn't. I did the saline and Aerobika. My husband also got up and did percussions on my back. Still just spit. I did buy some of the tea. Do I drink that in the morning or the night before? I'm sure I'm going to get a call to bring in another sample.

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I have never had any luck in producing sputum first thing in the morning. Only middle of the day- maybe you can find a better time of day for you in addition to some of the other hints in this discussion

My samples always look like spit.
But when they run it, they find all kinds of lung organisms. Having clear mucus is good.