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What is a PTX? |
Pneumothorax "collapsed lung" |
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What is the most common cause of PTX? |
Trauma |
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How is PTX diagnosed? |
CXR |
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What social history will most COPD patients also have? |
Smoking |
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What is the difference between an inhaler and a nebulizer for asthma? |
An inhaler is portable and gives a one time dose and provides a rapid release of medication. A nebulizer is a home machine that delivers continuous treatment over a period of time. |
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What is asthma? |
Constricting of the airway due to inflammation and muscular contraction of the bronchioles. Also called Reactive Airway Disease. |
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What physical exam finding closely associates with asthma? |
Wheezing |
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What is PNA? |
Pneumonia. Bacterial infection (infiltrates) and inflammation inside the lung. |
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What might a person with PNA complain of? |
Productive cough and fever |
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How is PNA diagnosed? |
CXR |
