Dyspnoea Interview Flashcards
1
Q
Is the site important?
A
No
2
Q
What is the quality?
A
Heavy
Shallow
3
Q
What are the aspects of severity that you should explore?
A
In relation to exertion
How far can you walk before becoming short of breath?
Is it present at rest?
People have wide tolerance
4
Q
What should you focus on in time course?
A
Sudden/slow onset
Worsening with time/episodic
5
Q
What can context provide?
A
Clues to diagnosis
6
Q
What can you ask about aggravating factors?
A
Anything that makes it worse?
Orthopnoea usually caused by heart failure
- Measure severity by asking how many pillows they need at night when sleeping
7
Q
What can you ask about relieving factors?
A
Anything that relieves it?
Tried taking anything for it?
How effective was it?
8
Q
What should you focus on in associated features?
A
Specific questions to help point to diagnosis Chest pain Cough Wheeze Swelling of ankles
