General Lung disease presentation Flashcards
1
Q
What does rusty sputum suggest?
A
Streaks of blood - pneumococcal pneumonia
2
Q
What does pink frothy sputum suggest?
A
Pulmonary oedema , suggestive of Heart Failure
3
Q
Investigation for pleuritic pain
A
CXR
Rule out oneumonia, pneumothorax, broken ribs