Approach to Patient with Respiratory Disease

Question 1

Name any Obstructive lung diseases you know

Answer 1

Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis

Question 2

Symptoms of respiratory disorders

Answer 2

Cough
Shortness of breath 
Sputum production 
Haemoptysis
Wheeze
Chest pain

Question 3

What is the difference between wheeze and rhonchi?

Answer 3

Wheeze is the rattling or whistling sound that can be heard with our ear from the patient when he/she exhales while rhonchi is the whistling sound heard through a stethoscope when patient exhales.

Question 4

What questions matter when taking the social history of a patient with a suspected respiratory disorder?

Answer 4

Smoking
Occupation
Travel history

Question 5

When examining the respiratory system what must be the position of the bed?

Answer 5

The bed must be inclined at 45 degrees

Question 6

What is the name given to chest pain caused by respiratory diseases?

Answer 6

Pleuritic pain

Question 7

What are some characteristics of Pleuritic pain?

Answer 7

Sharp, stabbing pain
Well localized
Worsens on deep inspiration (breathing in) and coughing
It is caused by inflammation of the parietal pleura

Question 8

Symptoms of Upper respiratory tract diseases or infections?

Answer 8

Rhinorrhoea (runny nose)
Nasal congestion
Sneezing
Sore throat

Question 9

Some symptoms of lower respiratory tract infections or diseases?

Answer 9

Cough
Sputum production
Hemoptysis (coughing blood)
Breathlessness
Wheezing
Chest pain

Question 10

Which respiratory condition can present with yellow sputum?

Answer 10

Asthma