Determining the Cause

Chief Complaint: Cough

a. History: Dyspnea

Differential Diagnosis

Airway obstruction (laryngeal, tracheal, bronchial, bronchiolar). Pulmonary Emphysema, Asthma Exacerbation, Acute Bronchitis

Next Pivotal Assessment Finding

Further History

 

Exposure to tobacco smoke, occupational dust, indoor biomass smoke Weight Loss  

Physical Exam

Tender sores on your shins, eye pain and redness
Chest X-Ray Lung Mass

 

 

Cough

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