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Pus in sputum
Pus in sputum is encountered rarely on Symcat. We will add more content to this page if enough people like you show interest.
What symptoms are related?
Within all the people who go to their doctor with pus in sputum, 91% report having cough, 68% report having sinus congestion, and 68% report having nasal congestion.
- Cough 91
- Sore throat 68
- Vomiting 68
- Shortness of breath 68
- Nasal congestion 68
- Sinus congestion strong predictor 68
- Shoulder swelling strong predictor 8
- Vulvar sore strong predictor 8
- Knee lump or mass strong predictor 8
- Cross-eyed strong predictor 8
- Itchy eyelid strong predictor 8
- Excessive growth strong predictor 8
What might my doctor prescribe?
Common Tests and Procedures
Patients with pus in sputum often receive prothrombin time assay, x-ray computed tomography, corneal transplant, transurethral resection of prostate (turp), coronary thrombolysis, control of epistaxis, ct scan abdomen and procedures on spleen .
Common Medications
The most commonly prescribed drugs for patients with pus in sputum include amoxicillin, beclomethasone nasal product, carbidopa / levodopa, estrogens, conjugated (usp) (premarin), medroxyprogesterone, dexamethasone topical product, ranitidine, pantoprazole, augmentin, levofloxacin (levaquin), methylprednisolone (medrol), chlorpheniramine / phenindamine / phenylpropanolamine and air .
| Amoxicillin | $6 (7 days) | |
| Beclomethasone Nasal Product | ||
| Estrogens, Conjugated (Usp) (Premarin) | $56 (28 days) | |
| Medroxyprogesterone | $11 (28 days) | |
| Dexamethasone Topical Product | ||
| Ranitidine | $9 (28 days) | |
| Pantoprazole | $110 (28 days) | |
| Augmentin | $22 (7 days) | |
| Levofloxacin (Levaquin) | $119 (7 days) | |
| Methylprednisolone (Medrol) | $18 (21 days) | |
| Air |
Who is at risk?
Groups of people at highest risk for pus in sputum include age 30-44 years age 5-14 years. On the other hand, age 15-29 years almost never get pus in sputum.
Age
| < 1 years | 0.3x | |
| 1-4 years | 0.1x | |
| 5-14 years | 3.8x | |
| 15-29 years | 0.0x | |
| 30-44 years | 1.8x | |
| 45-59 years | 0.8x | |
| 60-74 years | 1.2x | |
| 75+ years | 0.1x |
Sex
| Male | 0.4x | |
| Female | 1.4x |
Race/Ethnicity
| Black | 0.9x | |
| Hispanic | 1.2x | |
| White | 1.1x | |
| Other | 0.2x |
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