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What are we looking for in general inspection?

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Shortness of breath, cyanosis, pallor, oedema, pursed lip breathing, accessory muscles of respiration, cough, wheeze, stridor, cachexia

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What are the accessory muscles of respiration?

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Scalenes, trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, rectus abdominis muscle, diaphragm, internal intercostal muscle

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Which lung conditions are often associated with wheezing?

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Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

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Shortness of breath in older patients most common causes

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  1. COPD
  2. Fibrotic Lung Disease (non- black) / Asthma (black)
  3. Pulmonary Embolism
  4. Pulmonary Hypertension
  5. Pneumonia
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Shortness of Breath in younger patients most common causes

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  1. Asthma
  2. Covid- 19
  3. Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
  4. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
  5. Pneumothorax
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Use of accessory muslces in respiration common causes older patients

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  1. Asthma
  2. COPD
  3. Bronchiectasis
  4. Fibrotic Lung Disease
  5. Pulmonary Hypertension
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Use of accessory muscle causes in younger patients

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  1. Asthma
  2. Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
  3. COVID- 19
  4. Pneumothorax
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Most common causes of cyanosis in older patients

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  1. Pulmonart Embolism
  2. Respiratory Failure
  3. Fibrotic Lung Disease
  4. Pulmonary Hypertension
  5. Pneumonia
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Most common causes of cyanosis in children

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  1. Pneumonia
  2. LRTI
  3. Asthma
  4. Pneumothorax
  5. COVID- 19
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Most common causes of oedema in older patients - RESP

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  1. Pulmonary Hypertension
  2. Respiratory Failure
  3. Asthma COPD overlap syyndrome
  4. Bronchiectasis
  5. Covid -19
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Most common causes of oedema in younger patients RESP

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  1. LRTI
  2. Asthma
  3. Covid- 19
  4. Pnuemonia
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Most common causes of pallor in older patients RESP

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  1. Pulmoary Embolism
  2. Respiratory Failure
  3. Fibrotic Lung Disease
  4. Pulmonary Hypertension
  5. Covid - 19
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Most common causes of pallor in young adult patients

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  1. Pulmonary embolism
  2. Respiratory Failure
  3. Pneumonia
  4. Covid - 19
  5. Pnuemothorax
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Most comon causes of cough and character s in older patients

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  1. Bronchiectasis - persistent, productive cough
  2. Lower respiratory tract infection - could be productive or non -productive
  3. Pneumonia - Productive cough
  4. Asthma - Dry, Non- Productive
  5. Fibrotic Lung Disease- Dry, non productive, persistent
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Most common causes of coughs in young adult patient and its character

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  1. Asthma - dry, non- productive
  2. Covid - 19 - dry or productive
  3. LRTI - may or may not be productive
  4. Pneumonia - Productive cough
  5. Bronchiectasis - Persistant , productive cough
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Most common causes of wheeze in older patients?

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  1. Asthma - high pitched during inspiration and experation
  2. COPD
  3. Bronchiectasis
  4. Covid - 19
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Most common causes of wheeze in young adults

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  1. Asthma - musical sound primarily expiration
  2. LRTI
  3. Covid - 19
  4. Bronciectasis
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Most common causes of stridor in oldr patients

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  1. URTI
  2. Covid - 19
  3. Obstructive sleep apnoea
  4. Bronciectasis
  5. Tuberculosis
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Most common causes of cachexia in older patients

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  1. Fibrotic Lung Disease
  2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  3. Tuberculosis
  4. Bronchiectasis
  5. Covid -19
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Most common causes of cachexia in young adults

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  1. Covid - 19
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Fibrotic Lung Disease
  4. Bromchiectasis
  5. LRTI
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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs of Asthma

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Symptoms:
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Coughing, especially at night or early in the morning
Chest tightness

Clinical Signs:
Wheezing on auscultation
Use of accessory muscles during breathing

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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs COPD

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Symptoms:
Chronic cough
Sputum production
Shortness of breath, especially with exertion
Wheezing

Risk Factors:
Smoking
Long-term exposure to environmental pollutants (e.g., occupational dust, fumes)
Genetic factors (e.g., alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency)

Clinical Signs:
Prolonged expiratory phase on auscultation
Increased anterior-posterior diameter of the chest (barrel chest)

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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs Bronchiectasis

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Symptoms:
Chronic productive cough
Recurrent respiratory infections
Sputum production, often copious and purulent
Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)

Risk Factors:
History of chronic respiratory infections
Cystic fibrosis
Immunodeficiency disorders

Clinical Signs:
Crackles and wheezing on auscultation
Clubbing of fingers (in chronic cases)

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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs URTI

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Symptoms:
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Cough
Mild fever

Risk Factors:
Exposure to viruses (e.g., rhinovirus)
Poor hygiene or close contact with infected individuals
Seasonal changes or cold weather

Clinical Signs:
Nasal congestion
Pharyngeal erythema (redness of the throat)

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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs Respiratory Failure
Symptoms: Shortness of breath Confusion or altered mental status Cyanosis (bluish color of lips or extremities) Fatigue Risk Factors: Chronic respiratory diseases (e.g., COPD, asthma) Acute lung infections Neuromuscular disorders affecting respiratory muscles Clinical Signs: Use of accessory muscles during breathing Hypoxemia (low blood oxygen levels) or hypercapnia (high blood carbon dioxide levels)
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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs Fibrotic Lung Disease
Symptoms: Progressive shortness of breath Chronic dry cough Fatigue Unexplained weight loss Risk Factors: History of exposure to environmental toxins (e.g., asbestos, silica) Smoking Family history of interstitial lung disease Clinical Signs: Velcro-like crackles on auscultation Digital clubbing (enlarged fingertips)
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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs Pulmonary Embolism
Sudden shortness of breath Chest pain, often sharp or pleuritic Cough, sometimes with blood-streaked sputum Lightheadedness or syncope (fainting) Risk Factors: Recent surgery or immobilization Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Prolonged periods of sitting or bed rest Clinical Signs: Tachycardia (rapid heart rate) Hypoxemia (low blood oxygen levels)
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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs Pulmonary Hypertension
Symptoms: Shortness of breath on exertion Fatigue Chest pain Swelling in the ankles or legs Risk Factors: Chronic lung diseases (e.g., COPD, interstitial lung disease) Left-sided heart disease Connective tissue disorders (e.g., scleroderma) Clinical Signs: Elevated jugular venous pressure Right-sided heart failure signs (e.g., edema, ascites)
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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs Pneumonia
Symptoms: Cough, often productive Fever Shortness of breath Chest pain, often sharp or pleuritic Risk Factors: Age (very young or elderly) Chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease) Smoking or exposure to pollutants Clinical Signs: Dullness to percussion over affected areas Crackles (rales) on auscultation
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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs LRTI
Symptoms: Cough, potentially productive Fever Shortness of breath Chest discomfort Risk Factors: Viral or bacterial exposure Poor immunity or chronic illness Smoking Clinical Signs: Wheezing or crackles on auscultation Tachypnea (rapid breathing)
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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs Pnuemothorax
Symptoms: Sudden sharp chest pain Shortness of breath Cyanosis (in severe cases) Decreased breath sounds on one side Risk Factors: History of lung disease (e.g., COPD, asthma) Trauma or injury to the chest Smoking Clinical Signs: Hyperresonance on percussion over the affected area Decreased breath sounds on auscultation
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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs Covid - 19
Symptoms: Fever Cough Shortness of breath Fatigue Risk Factors: Recent exposure to infected individuals Chronic health conditions (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes) Immunocompromised status Clinical Signs: Decreased oxygen saturation (hypoxemia) Bilateral crackles or diminished breath sounds on auscultation
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4 symptoms and 2 clinical signs Obstructivr Sleep Apnoea
Symptoms: Loud snoring Excessive daytime sleepiness Choking or gasping during sleep Difficulty concentrating Risk Factors: Obesity Smoking Family history of sleep apnea Clinical Signs: Obesity (often associated) Elevated blood pressure (hypertension)
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Oxygen therapy: What kind of delivery systems are commonly used. Rank in order of percentage oxygen highest to lowest. List their flow rates
1. Nasal Cannulae ( 1- 6 L/min) , Simple Face mask (6 - 10 L/min) , Partial Rebreather ( 6 -15 L/min) , Non - rebreather (15 L/min) 2. Non - rebreather (90%) , rebreather (50 + %), simple face mask (30 + % ), nasal cannulae (24 + %)
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Controlled oxygen therapy see picture
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Phelgm colour guide
Yellow / Green - Infection Pink/ Red/ Bloody - Infection or cancer White - Allergy, Asthma or Viral Charcoal/ Grey - Environmental Brown - Chronic Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis , Bronchiectasis

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