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- ExaminationO/E
- InvestigationsIx
- Drug GuideRx
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- Anthropometry
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Gastrointestinal
- Neurological
- Biochemistry
- Haematology
- Critical Care
- Trauma
- Obstetrics
Respiratory History-Taking
Presenting Complaints
- Cough
Nature, alleviating / aggravating, productive
- Haemoptysis
Ask about appearance of sputum
- Dyspnoea / Shortness of Breath
Relieving factors, severity, orthopnoea, exertional change
- Wheeze
Exacerbators, clears w/ coughing, exertional
- Chest Pain
Nature, intensity, exertional change
- Voice Change
Dysphonia (hoarseness) / aphonia (no voice)
Past Medical History
- Asthma
Triggers, frequency of exacerbations, management
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Frequency of exacerbations, admissions / ICU, CO₂ retainer, home O₂
- Interstitial Lung Disease
Cause, pace of progression, management, complications
- Bronchiectasis
Exercise tolerance, exacerbations, colonisation, sputum clearance
- Cystic Fibrosis
Mutation, family history, resp / pancreatic / GI / MSK / other complications
- Lung Cancer
Diagnosis, surgery / chemo / radiotherapy
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Symptoms, impact on function, CPAP, weight loss
- Pulmonary Embolism
Provoked or unprovoked, type and duration of anticoagulation
- Tuberculosis
Symptoms, immunosuppression, travel history
Further History
Medications
Respiratory MedicationsFamily History
Substance History
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