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4.2.1.3 Haemoptysis Flashcards

Conduct a focused history and physical examination to formulate a differential diagnosis in a patient presenting with hemoptysis. Recognize a "must not miss" diagnosis in your differential diagnosis. Prioritize request and interpret special investigations guided by the differential diagnosis in a patient with hemoptysis. Narrow down the differential diagnosis through clinical reasoning to reach the most appropriate diagnosis.

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haemoptysis

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Expectoration of blood from the lower respiratort tract

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streak vs frank

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Massive haemoptysis

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-Large volume of blood /rapid rate of bleeding
Quantifying amount of blood
- Usually >500 mls/24 hrs or 100mls/1 hr
Estimate with cooking measurements: cup,table/tea spoon
- life threatn

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2 blood circulations

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bronchial vs pulmonary

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Causes of haemoptysis common=4

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  • bronchiectasis
    -TB
    -Aspergilloma: form in a lung post disease
    -Carcinoma
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