Approach to the Patient With a Respiratory Disorder

摘要: Patients with respiratory illness typically present characteristic symptoms. The most common symptoms include dyspnea (shortness of breath) and cough. Less hemoptysis (coughing up blood) chest pain. Regardless which may be present, a stepwise approach must taken so that an underlying etiology determined. A proper always begins detailed history regarding the nature symptoms, followed by information patient’s past medical, family, social history, on differential diagnosis can entertained. careful physical examination appropriate diagnostic testing help narrow made plan for therapy initiated.