NURS 5335 Respiratory Questions And Correct Answers
acute cough duration - less than 3 weeks common causes of acute cough - - respiratory infection - COPD exacerbation - asthma exacerbation - pneumonia - PE subacute cough duration - 3-8 weeks chronic cough - 8 weeks Chronic cough causes - 1. chronic conditions (asthma, COPD) 2. use of ACE inhibitors Asthma symptoms - A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing. Asthma Diagnostic Tests - Spirometry: Most useful, peak expiratory flow rate Diagnotic hallmark: decrease obstruction after bronchodilator. what distinguishes asthma from COPD? - presence of inflammation Asthma Differential dx - GERD COPD CHF Obesity Panic Disorder
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