Respiratory History-Taking

Presenting Complaints

Past Medical History

Further History

Allergies
Hay fever, eczema, food allergies
Immunosuppression
Malnutrition, ageing, cancer, infection, drugs

Medications

Family History

Atopy
Asthma, eczema, rhinitis, conjunctivitis
Genetic Anomalies
Cystic fibrosis, α1-antitrypsin deficiency
Lung Cancer
Age at diagnosis, course of disease, smoker?

Social History

Substance History

Smoking
Pack-years, years since quitting, inhalation

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