... Wheezing is classically due to bronchial asthma, but there is a danger in jumping to that conclusion because it occurs in a few other conditions as well. The wheezing of bronchial asthma is heard primarily on expiration, whereas the wheezing of tracheal or laryngeal... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Stridor is characterized by a high-pitched grating sound on inhalation or exhalation, but it is caused by narrowing or obstruction of the upper airway. Wheezing is a high-pitched musical sound on inhalation or exhalation that is due to oscillations of... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Breath sounds are made by air flow through airways. Normally they are fairly quiet and somewhat louder during inspiration as air flows toward the stethoscope. Wheezing is defined as continuous breath sounds that are more prominent during... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Wheezes are adventitious breath sounds with a high-pitched, musical, squealing, creaking, or groaning quality. They are caused by air flowing at a high velocity through a narrowed airway. When they originate in the large airways, they can be heard by... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Asthma
Extrinsic
Intrinsic
Exercise- or cold-induced
Drug-induced
Aspirin
Beta blockers
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... Premature labor, also called preterm labor, is the onset of rhythmic uterine contractions that produce cervical change after fetal viability but before fetal maturity. It usually occurs between the 20th and 37th weeks of gestation. Approximately 5% to 10% of pregnancies... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Wheezes are adventitious breath sounds with a high-pitched, musical, squealing, creaking, or groaning quality. They’re caused by air flowing at a high velocity through a narrowed airway. When they originate in the large airways, they can be heard by placing an unaided ear... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Wheezing is one of the most common respiratory complaints to present to primary care physicians. Although most often caused by asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, there are multiple causes. The correct diagnosis can usually be... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
Wheezing
❑ Asthma
❑ Reactive airways disease
❑ Pulmonary edema
❑ Pulmonary embolism ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures
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... Wheezes are adventitious breath sounds with a high-pitched, musical, squealing, creaking, or groaning quality. They’re caused by air flowing at a high velocity through a narrowed airway. When they originate in the large airways, they can be heard by placing... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Wheezes are adventitious breath sounds with a high-pitched, musical, squealing, creaking, or groaning quality. Also known as sibilant rhonchi, they’re caused by air flowing at a high velocity through a narrowed airway. When they originate in the... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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...Wheezing is a high-pitched musical soundthat is usually produced by narrowing of the segmental bronchi andbronchioles. May be heard during inspiration, expiration, or both. Principal Causes of Wheezing Asthma ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Wheezes are adventitious breath sounds with a high-pitched, musical, squealing, creaking, or groaning quality. They're caused by air flowing at a high velocity through a narrowed airway. When they originate in the large airways, they can be heard... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... John M. Good, MD Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - DIAGNOSIS Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - signs & symptoms Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - history Maternal use of antenatal steroids Gestational age, birth ... Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - TREATMENT ... Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - FOLLOW UP ... Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - bibliography ... Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - CODES ... Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - FAQ
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... J. Nina Ham, MDAndrea Kelly, MD Premature Adrenarche - BASICS Premature Adrenarche - description Appearance of small amounts of pubic hair before age 8 in girls and age 9 in boys Recent data suggest that the onset of ... Premature Adrenarche - DIAGNOSIS ... Premature Adrenarche - TREATMENT ... Premature Adrenarche - FOLLOW UP ... Premature Adrenarche - bibliography ... Premature Adrenarche - CODES ... Premature Adrenarche - FAQ
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... Olga T. Hardy, MDAndrea Kelly, MD Premature Thelarche - BASICS Premature Thelarche - description Breast development <8 years of age in girls with no other signs of pubertal development A recent> ... Premature Thelarche - DIAGNOSIS ... Premature Thelarche - TREATMENT ... Premature Thelarche - FOLLOW UP ... Premature Thelarche - bibliography ... Premature Thelarche - CODES ... Premature Thelarche - PATIENT TEACHING-MED ... Premature Thelarche - FAQ
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