Cough Flashcards
1
Q
DDx of acute cough/ congestion (5)
A
common cold sinusitis bronchitis influenza PNA- CAP, aspiration, TB, opportunistic (PCP, etc)
2
Q
sx that suggest PNA over URI or bronchitis
A
dyspnea high fever (could be seen w/ flu) altered mental status hypoxia hypotension dullness to percussion crackles decreased breath sounds bronchophony/egophony
3
Q
considerations for chronic cough differential
A
post nasal drainage, GERD, asthma, meds (ACEi)
laryngopharngeal reflux, pertussis, occult sinusitis
