cough & breathlessness Flashcards
1
Q
how does the ptussive reflex work?
A
- irritation
- medulla
- inspiration
- closed glottis
- contraction
- expulsion
2
Q
how is a cough protective?
A
- aspiration
- clearance
3
Q
how can a cough be problematic?
A
- oedema
- rib fractures
4
Q
what are the acute causes of a cough?
A
- irritation
- infection
5
Q
what are the chronic causes of a cough?
A
- medications
- asthma
- rhinitis
- oesophageal reflux
- cancer
6
Q
what do you need to look for in sputum?
A
- quantity
- colour
- smell
- blood
7
Q
what are the acute causes of dyspnoea?
A
- trauma & obstruction
- infection
- PTX
- PE
- panic
8
Q
what are the chronic causes of dyspnoea?
A
- anaemia
- heart failure
- metabolic
- COPD, asthma, fibrosis
- cancer
9
Q
what are the 2 types of dyspnoea?
A
obstructive and restrictive
10
Q
what are the treatments for cough and dyspnoea?
A
- ABCs
- syrups and linctus
- avoidance
- quarantine
- antibiotics
- inhalers
