RESPIRATORY SYSTEM - How to approach

Symptom analysis is the cornerstone of effective history taking, delicately unraveling the story behind each patient’s complaint. Through attentive, compassionate inquiry, it guides diagnosis, shapes the clinical examination, and fosters trust. By weaving fragmented signs into a coherent picture, it ensures precise, personalized care. In this section, we shall learn the art of approaching a symptom thoughtfully

The major symptoms in respiratory system are

1. Cough

2. Breathlessness

3. Hemoptysis

4. Wheeze

5. Pleuritic Chest pain

   We will now see each symptom in detail