General Lung disease presentation Flashcards

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What does rusty sputum suggest?

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Streaks of blood - pneumococcal pneumonia

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What does pink frothy sputum suggest?

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Pulmonary oedema , suggestive of Heart Failure

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Investigation for pleuritic pain

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CXR
Rule out oneumonia, pneumothorax, broken ribs

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