Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 main respiratory symptoms?
A
Breathlessness
Cough
Sputum
Haemoptysis
Pain
2
Q
How is cough categorised into acute and chronic?
A
<2 months = acute
> 2months = chronic
3
Q
What may rusty coloured sputum suggest?
A
Pneumococcal pneumonia
4
Q
What may frothy pink sputum suggest?
A
Pulmonary oedema
5
Q
Describe SOCRATES
A
Site
Onset
Character
Radiation
Associated Symptoms
Timing
Exacerbating and relieving factors
Severity
6
Q
What are some drugs to look out for in a resp history?
A
- Inhalers
- Steroids
- Antibiotics
- ACE inhibitors
- Amiodarone
- Βeta blockers
- NSAIDs
- Oxygen therapy
7
Q
What resp symptom may ACEi cause?
A
Cough (due to excess bradykinin)
8
Q
What resp issue may amiodarone cause?
A
Pulmonary fibrosis
9
Q
What is the effect of βeta blockers on airways?
A
Airway obstruction
