cough and congestion overv

Question 1

Acute Cough+Congestion/

Diff Dx/

step 2: frame to recal

Answer 1

=> anatomical

a. C_ommon c_old

B. Siⁿus^itis

C. Br^onc_hitis

D. I_nflueⁿza

e.P_neu_monia

Question 2

Acute Cough+Congestion/

pneumonia/

Differential Diagnosis

Answer 2

1. C^AP
2. A_spir_ation pn_eumoⁿⁱa
3. T_B
4. Opp_ortu_nistic (eg; PCP)

hint:

Question 3

Acute Cough+Congestion/

2 pivotal questions

Answer 3

1)is i_{t pn}eum^onia?

sx; signs; or risk factors for pneumonia that warrant a CXR

2)in _patien^{ts w} pne^um^onia;

is it simply a community-acquired pneumonia (^CAP) or

anot^{her typ}e of pn^eumonia => alternative/additional tx

Question 4

Acute Cough+Congestion/

Diff dx/

Answer 4

1. Common cold (no fever)
2. Sinusitis
3. Bronchitis
4. Influenza
5. Pneumonia

hint:

Question 5

acute cough/ time line

Answer 5

acute<3 weeks

w or w/o sputum