GM case 2
Case scenario.....
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Case sheet: a 17 year old boy with cough.
Chief complain : cough since 13 days .
History of present illness : the patient was apparently asymptomatic before 13 days . From 13 days he is suffering from cough. From past 2 days cough is produced with sputum.
Associated diseases: no diseases.
History of past illness: no similar complain in past.
PERSONAL HISTORY:
Appetite : Normal
Diet: vegitarian
Bowel and bladder movements: Regular
Addictions : Nil
Micturition: normal
Known Allergies : nil
FAMILY HISTORY:
Not significant
GENERAL EXAMINATION:
Pallor : no
Icterus :no
Cyanosis : no
Clubbing : no
Lymphadenopathy : no
Edema : no
VITALS:
Temperature: 98.9°c/f
Pulse: 84beats per minute
Respiratory rate: 21cycles per minute
Blood pressure: 110/80 mm of Hg
SPO2: 97%
Upper respiratory tract examination:
Left sided deviated nasal septum
Oral cavity- normal oral hygiene
Lower respiratory tract :
Inspection :
- shape of chest is symmetrical,elliptical
- Chest expansion equal on both sides
Palpation :
All inspectory findings are confirmed with palpation.
Trachea central in position.
No local rise in temperature
No tenderness
Chest movements: Equal on both side.
Cardiovascular Examination:
Thrills: no
Cardiac sounds: S1, S2 heard
Cardiac murmurs: No
PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS:
Sever cough
Questions from patient
How long it takes for recovery ?
Why cough is persistent for such a long time ?
Questions from me
While checking blood pressure patient showed flexion of his fingers , and calcium levels are normal why ?