Manifestations of Pulmonary Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is dyspnea
A
Sensation of breathlessness (SOB/WOB/SOA), labored breathing
2
Q
What are manifestations of dyspnea
A
flared nostrils, accessory muscles used, retraction of intercostal spaces, increased WOB
3
Q
What is clubbing
A
selective enlargement end of digits from chronic hypoxemia
4
Q
Sputum
A
color (clear, yellow, green)
consistency (thick vs thin)
amount (minimal s copious)
odor (none vs foul)
5
Q
What is Hemoptysis
A
coughing up blood
