Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
How long does an acute vs subacute vs chronic cough last
A
acute < 3 weeks
subacute 3-8 weeks
chronic >8 weeks
2
Q
What is the most common cause of an acute cough
A
viral resp infection
next was exacerbation of underlying condition like asthma or copd
3
Q
What are red flags for a cough?
4
A
hemoptysis
smokers with new cough
voice changes
systemic s/s
4
Q
What is the most common causes of subacute cough
A
postinfectious cough
next is exacerbation of underlying conditions
5
Q
What is the 5 most common causes of chronic cough
A
post nasal drip
rhinosinusitis
GERD
asthma
bronchitis
6
Q
What is chronic dyspnea
A
dyspnea lasting more than 1 month
7
Q
What pulmonary condition can nitrofurantoin cause
A
Pulmonary fibrosis
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