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RESP Symptoms

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show Subjective. Patient description. Measured by patient perception. Examples: pain, cough, SOB  
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Symptoms & Examples   show
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What are the primary symptoms of cardiopulmonary disorders?   show
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Cough   show
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Cough is caused by:   show
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show Infection, lung abscess, drug reaction, allergy.  
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show Inhaled dust, suction catheter, food  
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Possible causes of obstructive stimulation:   show
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show Inhaled irritant gases, fumes, smoke  
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show Inhaled hot or cold air  
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Two pathways of cough:   show
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show 1. Inspiratory 2. Compression 3. Expiratory  
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show Weakness of inspiratory/expiratory muscles. Inability of glottis to open/close correctly. Obstruction/alteration of shape of the airways. Decrease in lung recoil (emphysema). Abnormal quality of mucus.  
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Acute Clinical Presentation:   show
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show Persistent. Lasts > 3 weeks. Causes = asthma, COPD, GERD, chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis  
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show Periodic. Prolonged, forceful episodes.  
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show 1. Wheezing 2. Stridor 3. Chest Pain 4. Dyspnea  
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Complications of Cough:   show
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show 1. Sputum: secretions from tracheobronchial tree, pharynx, mouth, sinuses, nose 2. Phlegm: secretions from lungs and tracheobronchial tree  
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show Mucus, cell debris, microorganisms, blood, pus, foreign particles  
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show 100 mL/day  
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Abnormal Sputum Production   show
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show Sputum containing blood. (streaking to frank bleeding)  
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show 1. Bronchopulmonary 2. Cardiovascular 3. Hematologic 4. Systemic disorders 5. Tuberculosis/fungal infection  
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Description of Hemoptysis   show
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Hematemesis   show
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Shortness of Breath   show
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show Subjective breathing discomfort. Sensory input to cerebral cortex.  
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show Scale of 0 (no SOB) to 10 (max SOB). Visual Analog Scale. Modified Borg Scale. ATS SOB Scale. UCSD SOB Questionnaire.  
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show 1. WOB abnormally high. 2. Ventilatory capacity reduced 3.Drive to breathe is elevated  
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show 1. Cardiac/Circulatory - inadequate supply of O2 to tissues (during exercise)  
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show 2. Psychogenic - panic disorder, not related to exertion.  
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show 3. Hyperventilation - rate/depth exceeds body's metabolic need (results in hypocapnia/decreased cerebral blood flow)  
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show Sudden dyspnea when sleeping (recumbent position), associated with coughing, sign of left heart failure  
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show Dyspnea when lying down, associated with left heart failure  
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Trepopnea   show
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show Dyspnea when in upright position - seen in patients with right-to-left intracardiac shunts or venoarterial shunts.  
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Orthodeoxia   show
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show Cardiac ischemia, inflammation of thorax/abdomen, musculoskeletal disorders/trauma/anxiety, referred pain from indigestion  
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show Angina  
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show Inspiratory, sharp, and abrupt onset. Worsens with cough, sneeze, hiccup, laughter. Increases with pressure/movement.  
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show Intercostal/pectoral muscles, well localized.  
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show Temporary loss of consciousness because of reduced cerebral blood flow and O2.  
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Causes of Dizziness/Fainting   show
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Most common type of Syncope   show
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Orthostatic Hypotension (Dizziness/Fainting)   show
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show Hypersensitive carotid sinus - slows pulse rate, decreases BP  
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Tussive Syncope   show
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Edema   show
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Bilaterial Peripheral Edema   show
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Euthermia   show
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Causes for Fever   show
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Intermittent Fever   show
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show Continuously elevated with wide, usually diurnal variations - In patients with Legionnaire's Disease, Acute viral Infections, and Mycoplasma Pneumonia.  
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Relapsing Fever   show
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Fever and Pulmonary Infections   show
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show High-dose corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, Immunocompromised.  
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show Cerebral hypoxia and hypercapnia - lung disease, high altitude  
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show Hypercapnia - from affected alertness to coma.  
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show Pulmonary Disorders - forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, anxiety, irritability  
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Snoring   show
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness   show
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show Heartburn/regurgitation. Gastroesophageal Reflux more then TWO times per week = GERD.  
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Assess symptoms to determine:   show
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show careful history, CXR, physical exam  
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Sputum, describe?   show
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show TB, acute/chronic bronchitis, bronchogenic carcinoma, bronchiectasis  
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Hemoptysis from?   show
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Hematemesis from?   show
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show not breathing for more than 20 sec  
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Eupnea   show
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+1 edema   show
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show 10-15 sec  
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+3 edema   show
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+4 edema   show
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High grade fever   show
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show 99.5-101 (37.5-38.2C)  
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