10. Shortness of Breath Flashcards
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What specific questions might you ask someone who presents with shortness of breath?
- About the SOB?
- Risk factors?
- Associated symptoms? (8)
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We already know that Mrs Finnegan’s dyspnoea has developed over several months. What key clues on history and examination will help you differentiate between the potential diagnoses?
- COPD?
- Chronic asthma?
- ILD?
- Heart failure?
- Anaemia?
- Bronchiectasis?
- Others?
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Which investigations would you order for dyspnoea?
- Bloods? (5)
- Imaging?
- Other? (2)
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Diagnosis = Congestive cardiac failure
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Which 2 second line investigations should be ordered for Mrs Finnegan following her diagnosis of congestive cardiac failure?
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What are 4 classes of inhaled drugs used in obstructive airways disease/asthma? What is the mechanism of action of each drug?
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What is the difference between bronchitis and pneumonia and broncho- and lobar pneumonia?
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There has been a large decrease in the incidence of epiglottitis in the last 20 years, particularly in children. How can you explain this?
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What is the difference between type I and type II respiratory failure? What are some of the causes of each?
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What is the difference between a 'pink puffer' and a 'blue bloater'?
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What is Eisenmenger's syndrome?
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