Dyspnea, D Kinder, DSA Flashcards
What is a postinfectious cough
nonproductive and lasts for 3-8 weeks following upper respiratory infection
What test should be ordered fro chronic cough
CXR
What is a wheeze
continuous medical sound that lasts longer than 80-100 msec
what can cause extrathoracic obstructive lung pathology
vocal cord lesions
What are life threatening conditions of dyspnea
pulm edema, pulm embolism, acute airway obstruction, pneumo, pneumonia
what are causes of chronic dyspnea
COPD asthma, interstitial lung disease, HF, cardiomyopathy, GERD and other respiratory diseases or hyperventialation syndrome
What labs should you order for patieint with unexplained dyspnea
CXR, EKG, PFTs and exercise test with EKG, pulse Ox
What lab should you order if you suspect GERD for cause of dyspnea
modified barium eosphagogram or 24 esophageal pH monitoring
What is hemoptysis
expectoration of blood from lung parenchyma or airways
What is definition massive hemoptysis
expectoration of at least 600mL of blood in 24-48 hrs
What is pseudohemoptysis
blood from source other than lower respiratory tract
what can cause sputum to be red but not blood
Serratia marcescens- red pigment producing aerobiv gram - rod
What is frequent cause of massive hemoptysis
infections, bronchiectasis and lung abscess, cancer
iatrogenic causes of hemoptysis
rupture of a pulmonary artery after ballloon-guided flotation catheterization and tracheal artery fistula from tracheostomy
What is common cause nonmassie hemoptysis
bronchitis