Coughing Flashcards
1
Q
Define wheezing
A
production of a continuous high-pitched musical sound from the chest during expiration
2
Q
Define Tachypnoea
A
rapid breathing
3
Q
Define dyspnoea
A
increased effort of breathing
4
Q
what are signs of upper airway disease
A
- Dysphagia
- Facial deformity
- Sneezing
- Obstructed nares
- Nasal discharge
- Inspiratory dyspnoea
- Snoring/snorting
5
Q
What are signs of lower airway disease
A
- Coughing
- Expiratory dyspnoea
- Wheezing
6
Q
List the diagnostic tests that could be used to investigate a cough
A
- Radiography
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or tracheal wash
- Thoracocentesis
- Haematology
