Sputum coughed up from the lungs by a person can indicate various problems.Sputum that is thick,yellow,or green in color and has a bad odor may indicate:
A) cystic fibrosis,pneumonia,or bronchiectasis.
B) inhalation of smoke from cigarettes or fires or inhalation of coal dust.
C) pulmonary bacterial infection such as pseudomonas or pneumococcus.
D) pulmonary edema.
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