MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Shortness of breath, especially during physical activities. Wheezing. Chest tightness. A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or greenish. Frequent respiratory infections. Lack of energy. Unintended weight loss (in later stages) Swelling in ankles, feet or legs. 15-Apr-2020

Detailed explanation-2: -Sputum may be clear or white and frothy (mucoid). Sputum which is slightly thicker and cloudy or opaque (mucopurulent). If you have an infection you may see the colour of your sputum getting darker with either a yellow of green tinge.

Detailed explanation-3: -COPD can cause your lungs to produce excess mucus, leading to frequent coughing. Not all coughs are effective in clearing excess mucus from the lungs. Explosive or uncontrolled coughing causes airways to collapse and spasm, trapping mucus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mucus in the lungs is known as phlegm or sputum. It is a common symptom in chronic lung diseases such as COPD (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema), cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, NTM lung disease or asthma.

Detailed explanation-5: -Controlled coughing. Coughing is how your body tries to get rid of mucus. Postural drainage. Postural drainage means lying down in different positions to help drain mucus from your lungs. Chest percussion. Chest percussion means that you lightly clap your chest and back.