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3 possible causes of 'Foul smelling sputum'
Click to view article 1. Aspiration pneumonia
Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and airways to the lungs(bronchial tubes) from breathing in...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Moist skin
  • Blood tinged sputum
  • Coughing up blood
  • Pain
  • Foul smelling sputum
Click to view article 2. Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is destruction and widening of the large airways.Acquired bronchiectasis; Congenital bronchiec...

Symptoms:

  • Unintentional weight loss
  • General weakness
  • Frequent respiratory infections
  • Fatigue
  • Foul smelling sputum
3. Lung Abscess
Lung abscess is an acute or chronic infection of the lung, marked by a localized collection of pus, inflammat...

Symptoms:

  • Foul smelling sputum
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