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Q. 10 DDx for cough
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Aspiration Pneumonitis,
Acute Bronchitis, Atelectasis, Bronchiectasis, Bronchogenic carcinoma, Chronic Bronchitis, Croup, Coccidiomycosis, Lung Abcess, Tuberculosis |
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Q. Aspiration Pneumonitis
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Pink, frothy, possibly purulent sputum
Dyspnea, rales, tachypnea Fever Pleuritic chest pain Hx vomiting |
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Q. Acute Bronchitis
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Fever, chills, H/A, myalgia
Cough Sore throat, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion Rhonchi, wheezing, crackles |
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Q. Atelectasis
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Dullness on percussion
Decrease breath sounds in area Decrease fremitus Hacking, non-productive cough Chest Pain Dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia Crackles |
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Q. Bronchiectasis
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Copious, mucopurulent sputum
Foul smelling or sickeningly sweet Hemoptysis Wheezing, rhonchi, crackles Exertional dyspnea |
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Q. Bronchogenic carcinoma
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Cough w/blood streaked sputum
Dyspnea, wheezing, hemoptysis, chest pain Fever, weight loss, fatigue Hx smoking or "second-hand smoke exposure |
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Q. Chronic Bronchitis
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Non-productive cough
Later = productive cough (>3 mos per year x 2 yrs in a row) Wheezing, dyspnea, tachypnea Crackles, rhonchi Clubbing in late stage |
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Q. Croup
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Low to moderate fever
Inspiratory stridor, barking cough, retractions, tachypnea, tachycardia < night |
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Q. Coccidiomycosis
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Dry/slightly productive cough
Malaise, fever, chills Pleuritic chest pain Erythema nodosum |
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Q. Tuberculosis
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Painful breathing
Cough, blood-streaked sputum Night Sweats, Weight loss Fever |
