clinical signs of common respiratory conditions

Question 1

lung cancer

Answer 1

• ptosis/horners syndrome
• raised, fixed JVP
• cervical lymphaedenopathy
• signs of effusion/collapse
• clubbing
• tobacco staining

Question 2

asthma

Answer 2

• agitation or drowsiness
• intercostal indrawing (children)
• central cyanosi
• wheeze
• rapid pulse

Question 3

pneumonia

Answer 3

• confusion
• fever
• central cyanosis
• hypotension
• signs of consolidation

Question 4

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Answer 4

• central cyanosis
• clubbing
• reduced chest expansion
• fine late inspiratory crackles

Question 5

COPD

Answer 5

• plethoric
• using accessory muscles
• wheeze
• tobacco staining
• central cyanosis
• raised JVP
• barrel chest
• reduced air entry

Question 6

PE

Answer 6

• pleural friction rub
• pleuritc pain
• signs of effusion