| Color |
Consistency |
Odor |
Comment |
| Clear |
Thin |
None |
Within normal limits |
| Clear |
Thick |
None |
Within normal limits |
| White |
Thin |
None |
Within normal limits |
| White |
Thick |
None |
First sign of problem-might be due to dehydration |
| Yellow |
Thick |
None to slight |
Upper respiratory infection-get the nurse and find out what the treatment plan is |
| Yellow to green |
Thick |
Slight |
Infection is getting worse-the treatment plan is not working. Find out what they are doing about it |
| Cream colored |
Thick |
Moderate |
This is purulence (pus) coming from the lungs. Ask the doctor if there is an infectious disease consultant on the case. If not, make a demand for one |
| Coffee colored |
Thick and chunky |
Foul |
This is likely a dangerous deep lung infection with possible gangrene. Insist on a detailed explanation of the interventions |
by T.Sharon
