core clinical problems Flashcards
1
Q
types of wet cough
A
Acute (<8 weeks) or chronic (>8 weeks)
2
Q
Examples of acute coughs
A
LRTI
Pneumonia
3
Q
Examples of chronic coughs
A
Chronic bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
4
Q
Important questions to ask during respiratory consultations
A
Travel
Exposure
Pets
5
Q
What is pertussis?
A
‘100 day cough’ - whooping cough
6
Q
associated features to an acute cough
A
Fever Weight loss Pain Haemoptysis Breathlessness
7
Q
Red flags in respiratory
A
Weight loss
Haemoptysis
Pain