Sputum Cytology

How It Feels

If you have discomfort when taking a deep breath or coughing, getting a sputum sample may be uncomfortable.

For information on how a bronchoscopy procedure feels, see the medical test Bronchoscopy.

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Author:	Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: March 10, 2009
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology
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