Sputum culture (sputum) is a sputum examination to detect the presence of bacteria that cause respiratory infections, especially lung infections (pneumonia). Phlegm is a liquid produced by the respiratory tract, and is released from the respiratory tract when coughing. Besides bacteria, sputum culture examination can also detect fungal infections. Indications for Sputum Culture Sputum culture can be done for patients who have pneumonia, lung abscess, or tuberculosis, with symptoms including: Cough Fever and chills Muscle ache Limp Chest pain Hard to breathe Sputum culture can be done after the patient underwent chest X-ray examination, to determine the microbes that cause infection. In addition, sputum culture can also be done to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment underwent. Sputum Culture Warning Sputum removal process for culture, safe for patients. However, if the sputum is difficult to get out, it will be taken through the act of binocular breathing (bronchosc...