core clinical problems Flashcards

1
Q

types of wet cough

A

Acute (<8 weeks) or chronic (>8 weeks)

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2
Q

Examples of acute coughs

A

LRTI

Pneumonia

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3
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Examples of chronic coughs

A

Chronic bronchitis

Bronchiectasis

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4
Q

Important questions to ask during respiratory consultations

A

Travel
Exposure
Pets

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5
Q

What is pertussis?

A

‘100 day cough’ - whooping cough

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6
Q

associated features to an acute cough

A
Fever
Weight loss
Pain
Haemoptysis
Breathlessness
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7
Q

Red flags in respiratory

A

Weight loss
Haemoptysis
Pain

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