Symptoms Flashcards
1
Q
Lungs have no pain receptors?
A
TRUE
2
Q
MSK - chest pain
A
Worse on movement
Reproducible
Recent trauma
3
Q
GI - chest pain
A
Oesophageal spasm
Trapped wind
Reflux
4
Q
Describe pleuritic chest pain.
A
Sharp
Non - specific
5
Q
Pleuritic chest pain is worse on expiration?
A
FALSE
INSPIRATION
6
Q
List causes of a chronic DRY cough.
A
ACEI’s
GORD
Upper airway disease
7
Q
Name 4 stimulus for a chronic dry cough
A
Smoking
Allergens
GORD
ACEI’s
8
Q
Neutrophils make sputum?
A
Yellow or green
9
Q
> 500ml of haemoptysis in 24 hours?
A
MASSIVE
10
Q
<500ml of haemoptysis in 24 hours?
A
Not so massive
11
Q
Name the 4 main causes of haemoptysis.
A
Cancer
Infection
PE
Bronchiectasis
12
Q
What should always be asked about in PMH?
A
Childhood infection
PE
TB
13
Q
What should always be asked about in family history?
A
Atopy
COPD
