CLIN SKILLS: Resp Systems Review

Question 1

resp systems review

Answer 1

• cough
• haemoptysis
• SOB (dyspnoea)?
• wheezing (expiratory) or stridor (inspiratory) - any noises when you breathe?
• hoarse voice/changes in voice?
• snoring/daytime fatigue (sleep apnoea)?
• chest pain?
• facial pain (sinusitis)?
• ENT - postnasal drip? sore throat? painful or blocked or discharging ears? runny nose (rhinorrhoea)? sneezing? nose bleeds? (epistaxis)
• systemic - fevers, night sweats, cachexia (sudden LOW), nausea

Question 2

follow-up questions for cough (resp systems review)

Answer 2

• timing and duration
• character
• acute vs chronic
• if productive - colour, amount, nature

Question 3

follow-up question for chest pain (resp systems review)

Answer 3

• (WWQQAA)
• is it made worse by breathing?