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Chief complaints

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Allergic reactions 
Airway obstruction
Asthma
Breathing problem
Chest pain
Congestion 
Difficulty breathing
Hemoptysis
Respiratory arrest
Respiratory distress
Respiratory failure 
Shortness of breath
Smoke inhalation 
Tracheostomy problem
Wheezing
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Asthma

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An inflammatory disorder of the airway which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing

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Atelectasis

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The partial collapse of a lung

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the main air passages into the lungs

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Croup

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Acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough

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Cystic fibrosis (CF)

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Inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up on the lungs and digestive tract

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Pertussis

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Contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by a spasm like cough

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Tuberculosis (TB)

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Infectious disease caused by Myobacterium tuberculosis

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Apnea

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Absence of spontaneous respiration

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Bradypnea

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Slow respiratory rate

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BS

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Breath sounds

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COPD

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Chronic bronchitis or emphysema commonly co-existing diseases of the lungs where the airways become narrowed

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CTAB

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Clear to auscultation bilaterally

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DOE (dyspnea on exertion)

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Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing with exertion or activity

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Dyspnea

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Labored or difficult breathing

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Hemoptysis

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Coughing up blood or bloody sputum

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Hemothorax

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Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity

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Hypoxia

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Condition of having below than normal oxygen levels in the tissues and cells

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LLL/LUL

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Left lower lobe, left upper lobe

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Orthopnea

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Shortness of breath when lying flat

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Pleural effusion

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Collection of fluid in the pleural space

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Pleural rub

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Sound caused by inflammation f the lung

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Pleurisy

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Inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest that leads to chest pain with breathing

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PND: paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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Respiratory distress that awakens a patient from sleep

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Pneumothorax
Air or gas in the pleural space
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Post- tussive
After coughing Ex: post-tussive emesis- vomiting after coughing
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Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a blood clot or other substance that has traveled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream
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Pulse oximetry
External monitor to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood (O2 sats)
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RLL/ RUL
Right lower lobe/ right upper lobe
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RR
Respiratory rate
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SOB
Shortness of breath
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Tachypnea
Increased respiratory rate
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URI
Upper respiratory infection
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Wheezing
Coarse whistling sound made when lumen of the airways are narrowed or compressed
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Breath sounds
Normal, decreased, absent, or abnormal
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Stridor
Harsh or high pitched respiratory sound caused by obstruction of the air passages
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Rhonchi
Whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed
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Rales
Clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds also known as “crackling” respirations
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Retractions
The visible sinking in of the chest wall with inspiration in a child with respiratory difficulty
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Splinting
Reduced inspiratory effort as a result of sharp pain upon inspiration
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Tachypnea
Rapid breathing
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Accessory muscle usage
When breathing requires extra effort, the accessory muscles stabilize the thorax during respiration
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ABG (arterial blood gas)
Blood test that measures arterial partial pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide. It also measures sodium bicarbonate and pH levels in the blood
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Chest x-ray
Used to look at placement of devices (pacemakers or defibrillators) or tubes placed during hospitalization for treatment and monitoring . Used to diagnose lung conditions such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and traumatic lung damage
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CTA (CT Angiogram)
CT scan with IV contrast dye used to diagnose pulmonary emboli
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Breathing treatments
``` Duo- Neb and Albuterol BiPAP CPAP Bronchoscopy Endotracheal intubation ```
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BiPAP
Bi-level positive airway pressure: a type of noninvasive ventilation that helps keep the upper airways of the lungs open by providing a flow of air delivered through a face mask. The air is pressurized by a machine, which delivers it to the face mask through long, plastic hosing. Provides a higher pressure when breathing in, and a lower one when breathing out
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CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure: a type of noninvasive ventilation sometimes used during COPD treatment, particularly at night when oxygen saturation levels in some COPD patients tend to drop. The pressure level is single level and constant
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Bronchoscopy
Visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope
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Nebulizer
Medical equipment that dispenses doses of medication in the form of a must when attached to oxygen
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Pulmonary medications
Albuterol Duo-Neb (combo of Albuterol and ipratroprium in a nebulizer treatment) Atrovent (ipratroprium) Advair Combivent Pulmicort Singulair Spiriva Theophylline Xopanex
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Steroids
Can be used for short term treatment of bronchial inflammation or acute bronchitis due to various respiratory diseases Solumedrol Prednisone Orapred
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Diagnosis
``` Asthma Bronchitis Cardiopulmonary arrest COPD exacerbation Croup Dyspnea on Exertion Foreign body obstruction Pneumonia Pleurisy Pulmonary fibrosis Tracheostomy complication Upper respiratory infection ```

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