Respiratory History Examinastion

Question 1

<3 weeks Couph

Answer 1

URTI: Common Cold, Sinusitis .
• LRTI: Pneumonia, bronchitis, exacerbation of COPD, Irritation—inhalation of bronchial irritant (e.g. smoke

Question 2

> 3weeks couph

Answer 2

COPD—smoking history
• Asthma—wheeze, relief with bronchodilators
• GERD—occurs when lying down, burning central chest pain
• Upper airway cough syndrome—history of rhinitis, postnasal drip, sinus headache and congestion
• Bronchiectasis—chronic, very productive (Brown Oder Sputum)
• ACEi—drug history
• Carcinoma of the lung—smoking Hx., hemoptysis
• Cardiac failure—dyspnea, PND