breathlessness Flashcards
1
Q
what is one way of characterising dyspnea?
A
onset time
seconds-bullate rupture-Pneumothorax, PE, Foreign body
Mins/hrs-airways, infection, heart fails
Day/weeks-any above, interstitial lung disease, Malignancy, anaemia
2
Q
Pneumothorax
A
Sudden onset, need aspirate
