How does your differential compare with the experts?
Is there any additional testing (i.e., lab, imaging, etc.) you would perform at this time?
Experts’ DDX:
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Bronchiolitis
- Pulmonary embolus (PE) or other thromboembolic event
- Pneumothorax
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Coronary artery disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/exacerbation
- Allergic response
- Chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with aspiration
- Obstruction (foreign body) with aspiration
- Swallowing abnormality with aspiration
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- Anemia
- Lung cancer
- Acid/base disturbance
- Fluid overload secondary to renal dysfunction
- Anxiety
- Rheumatologic issue
- Neurologic issue