Level 2: Dyspnea – Initial History: Expert Panel DDX

How does your differential compare with the experts?

What questions will comprise your remaining history and review of systems?

Experts’ DDX:

  1. Pneumonia
  2. Bronchitis
  3. Bronchiolitis
  4. Pulmonary embolus (PE) or other thromboembolic event
  5. Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  6. Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  7. Atrial fibrillation
  8. Coronary artery disease
  9. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/exacerbation
  10. Asthma
  11. Pneumothorax
  12. Allergic response
  13. Chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with aspiration
  14. Obstruction (foreign body) with aspiration
  15. Swallowing abnormality with aspiration
  16. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
  17. Anemia
  18. Lung cancer
  19. Respiratory muscle impairment
  20. Costochondritis
  21. Acid/base disturbance
  22. Fluid overload secondary to renal dysfunction
  23. Anxiety
  24. Medication-induced/toxic
  25. Rheumatologic issue
  26. Neurologic issue