Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System: Signs and Symptoms Flashcards
What is the signs and symptoms of Common Cold/Upper Respiratory Traction Infection
congestion; discharge-clear to thin; watery eyes; coughing; slight fever and headache
What is the signs and symptoms of Sinusitis
headache over eye area especially in morning; pain above the eye-intensifies when bending over
What is the signs and symptoms of Pharyngitis
sore throat; “lump in throat” feeling; dysphonia and dysphagia; lymphadenopathy
What is the signs and symptoms of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
asymptomatic early on; neck mass; serous otitis media; tinnitus;
What is the signs and symptoms of Laryngitis
interferes with breathing; hoarseness and aphonia
What is the signs and symptoms of Deviated Septum
difficult breathing;
What is the signs and symptoms of Nasal Polyps
obstruct nasal airway-difficult breathing; anosmia; sinusitis symptoms
What is the signs and symptoms of Anosmia
loss of smell without obvious cause’ ability to taste impaired also
What is the signs and symptoms of Epistaxis (Nosebleed)
bleeding from nostril, no apparent cause; vertigo; pallor; shortness of breath
What is the signs and symptoms of Tumors of the Larynx
dysphonia; stridor;
What is the signs and symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer
persistent, gradual hoarseness; hemoptysis; referred ear pain
What is the signs and symptoms of Hemoptysis
indicate underlying condition; blood-streaked sputum present
What is the signs and symptoms of Atelectasis
hypoxia and dyspnea; cyanosis; tachycardia and diaphoresis;
What is the signs and symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism
dependent on area, size, location; sudden dyspnea; cough; chest pain; low-grade fever; hemoptysis
What is the signs and symptoms of Pneumonia
vary; chills; cyanosis; blood in sputum
What is the signs and symptoms of Pulmonary Abscess
lower portion of right lung due to vertical bronchi; alternating chills and fever; purulent, blood, bad smell sputum
What is the signs and symptoms of Legionellosis (Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever)
pneumonia-like symptoms; malaise; headache; myalgia; vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia;
What is the signs and symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus
coldlike symptoms; otitis media; nasal congestion; lethargy; wheezing
What is the signs and symptoms of Histoplasmosis
pneumonia; loss of energy; dyspnea; febrile; spleen and lymph node enlargment; occur in AIDS
What is the signs and symptoms of Influenza
severe cough; fever; sore throat; malaise
What is the signs and symptoms of Acute and Chronic Bronchitis
persistent cough; thick yellow to gray sputum; rale on auscultation; asthma symptoms in chronic;
What is the signs and symptoms of Bronchiectasis
chronic cough producing purlent, foul smelling sputum; hemoptysis; chronic halitosis
What is the signs and symptoms of Pulmonary Emphysema
dyspnea; wheezing; barrel chest; circumoral cyanosis;
What is the signs and symptoms of Pneumoconiosis
interstitial lung disease; fibrosis; lung infection; exposure to dust particles breathing
What is the signs and symptoms of Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
unilateral sharp, needlelike pain; radiate pain to shoulder and abdomen;
What is the signs and symptoms of Pneumothorax
shortness of breath; sudden and sharp chest pain; falling blood pressure;
What is the signs and symptoms of Hemothorax
pale and clammy skin; weak and thready pulse; shallow or gasping respiration
What is the signs and symptoms of Flail Chest
severe pain and dyspnea; cyanotic; anxious; parodixical breathing
What is the signs and symptoms of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
asymptomatic; vague symptoms if secondary; progresses-purulent sputum, night sweats, fever
What is the signs and symptoms of Infectious Mononucleosis: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
lymphadenopathy and fever peaks in afternoon; malaise; anorexia; chills; white tonsil coating
What is the signs and symptoms of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
severe hypoxemia; hypercapnia and acidemia; septicemia; atelectasis results; rale, rhonci and wheezes
What is the signs and symptoms of Sarcoidosis
dry cough; swollen ankles; joint pain; epithelial lesions; granulomas in lungs; lesions on alveoli
What is the signs and symptoms of Lung Cancer
cough with or without sputum; have COPD usually; dull intermittent chest pain;
