Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Asthma control level
A
Frequency of daytime symptoms per week
Frequency of night time symptoms per week
Frequency of relived use per week
Limitation on activities
2
Q
Progressive dyspnoea - Differential diagnoses
A
Cardiac failure COPD Lack of fitness Obesity Aortic stenosis Atrial fibrillation Interstitial lung disease Lung cancer Anaemia
3
Q
Progressive dyspnoea - history
A
orthopnea Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea peripheral edema weight loss/gain cough haemoptysis palpitations level of exercise tolerance asbestos exposure
4
Q
Obstructive sleep apnoea history
A
Recent weight gain Past nasal trauma Alcohol intake prior to bed Family history of sleep apnoea Daytime sleepiness Impact on driving Morning headaches Decreased concentration Irritability/depressed mood Sexual dysfunction
5
Q
Obstructive sleep apnoea physical examination
A
BMI neck circumference mallampati score blood pressure nasal latency retrognathia
