How does your differential compare with the experts?
What questions will comprise your remaining history and review of systems?
Experts’ DDX:
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Bronchiolitis
- Pulmonary embolus (PE) or other thromboembolic event
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Atrial fibrillation
- Coronary artery disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/exacerbation
- Asthma
- Pneumothorax
- 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
- Respiratory muscle impairment
- Costochondritis
- Acid/base disturbance
- Fluid overload secondary to renal dysfunction
- Anxiety
- Medication-induced/toxic
- Rheumatologic issue
- Neurologic issue