JOSEPH CAMELLA "SHORTNESS OF BREATH" CASE STUDY ANSWERS 2023

Questions (you can ask up to 120 questions without penalization) – should earn full points per rubric. 1. How can I help you today? 2. Do you have any other symptoms or concerns we should discuss? 3. Do you wheeze? 4. Are you short of breath when lying down? 5. Do you sleep with pillows to help you breathe? 6. Does anything make your cough better or worse? 7. Are you taking any prescription medications? 8. Are you taking any OTC or herbal medications? 9. Do you have any allergies? 10. Do you now or have you ever smoked or chewed tobacco? 11. Do you have a problem with fatigue/tiredness? 12. Have you been having fevers? 13. Is there any swelling in your ankles? 14. Do you have a problem with generalized weakness? 15. Do you have a cough? 16. Are you coughing up any sputum? 17. When did your difficulty breathing start? 18. Does anything make your difficulty breathing better or worse? 19. Do you become short of breath with exertion? 20. Are you short of breath at rest? 21. Do you have any pain or other symptoms associated with your difficulty breathing? JOSEPH CAMELLA "SHORTNESS OF BREATH" CASE STUDY ANSWERS 2023 3 22. Has there been any change in your difficulty breathing over time? 23. Do you have unusual heart beats/palpitations? 24. Do you have any pain in your chest? 25. Can you tell me about any current or past medical problems? 26. Any recent acute or chronic infections? 27. Any previous medical, surgical, or dental procedures? 28. Have you ever been hospitalized? 29. Do you have a family history of heart disease? 30. Do you drink alcohol? 31. Tell me about your work. 32. Does your chest feel tight or heavy? 33. How severe is your difficulty breathing? 34. Does anyone in your family have difficulty breathing? 35. Are you coughing up blood? 36. Do you have a history of lung disease? 37. Do you now or have you ever had cancer? 38. Have you had TB? 39. Do you have asthma? 40. Do you have a family history of blood clots in your legs or lungs? 41. Do you have a history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism? 42. Do you have heart disease and/or have you ever had a heart attack? 43. Is there any swelling in your legs? 44. Have you ever been diagnosed with thyroid problems? 45. Do you awaken at night short of breath? 46. Have you recently traveled? 47. Do you have high cholesterol? 48. Is there any swelling in your feet? 49. Have you ever been told that you have a heart murmur or valve problem? 50. Do you have a history of heart fail