Shortness of Breath Flashcards
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Shortness of Breath Differential
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Anxiety Asthma or COPD Hyperthyroidism PE CAD
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Shortness of Breath ROS
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Recently ill (sinus, fevers, weight loss) Recent travel Work Smoker Constant or with exertion Pain (CP, deep breath) Stress/ Worry Palpitations Trauma Cough Foot swelling Feel too hot/ cold Changes in hair or skin Tremor Birth control Alcohol/ Drugs Appetite
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Shortness of Breath Exam
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Vitals EOM Thyroid Heart and lungs Abdomen Reflexes Tremors
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Shortness of Breath Plan
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CBT Trial of medication (SSRI, albuterol) O2 saturation and spirometry CBC with differential CMP TSH ECG
5
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OMT for Shortness of Breath
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Rib Raise
