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Respiratory History-Taking

 
 
A thorough history is valuable in the diagnosis of symptoms such as cough, dyspnoea and chest pain, and can be used to understand a patient's baseline respiratory function.

Presenting Complaints

Past Medical History

Further History

Medications

Family History

Social History

Substance History

 
 
 

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