Name: Margaret Elliot DOB: 1/22/65 Sex: Female Date: 1/22/65 CC: “severe shortness of breath” HPI: Margaret Elliot is a 52-year-old Caucasian female that is presenting with shortness of breath that has recently worsen. Mrs. Elliot states that her problems began 20 years ago when she had bronchitis, which she consistently has 2-3 times a year. She said that her symptoms have been getting worse the last 2.5 month, but have severely worsen over the past three days. She states that it has been restricting her daily activities and has been troubling her while sleeping lying down. She states that her symptoms improve alittle when she takes her medications. She also states that her symptoms worsen when she tries to walk across the room …show more content…
She states that she recently has been having headache which she believes is from a nicoderm patch. Denies night sweats, fever, appetite changes, polydipsia and dizziness. HEENT: Denies double vision, visual acuity changes, sore throat, dysphagia, rhinorrhea, tinnitus, dry mouth. Denies lymph node enlargement. Respiratory: SEE HPI Cardiac: Mrs. Elliot states she has experienced chest pain 5-6 times starting three weeks ago when she is Short of breath. The pain she said is on the left side of chest and describes is as sore and uncomfortable. Additionally, the patient has experienced palpitations the past few weeks and is positive for peripheral edema. Denies redness, cyanosis, jaundice, flushing. GU: Denies nocturia, dysuria, urinary frequency or urgency Musculoskeletal: Patient denies muscle weakness and joint pain Neuro: Denies numbness, weakness, paresthesia Skin: Denies sweat disorder, skin changes, Raynaud Psych: The patient states that she is depressed due to “falling apart” and anxious about dying. Denies suicidal thoughts, memory loss and confusion. Physical Exam: General Survey: The patient was alert, oriented and breathing rapidly Vitals: 5’3” Weight: 110lbs BP: 90/70mmhg HR: 88 regular, Temp: 99.1, pulse Ox: 92% HEENT: No thyroid enlargement, masses or adenopathy, JVP was 5 cm above sternal Angle, carotid pulse was strong and regular Respiratory: Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing was heard bilaterally, crackles in
A 68 year old male presented to the emergency department at 0800 hours via ambulance after experiencing chest discomfort and intermittent palpitations since 0500 hours. Prior to presentation, the patient stated he
No history of skin disease. Skin is pink, dry, and void of bruising, rashes, or lesions. No recent hair loss; head is normocephalic. Pupils equally reactive to light; no history of glaucoma or cataracts. Ears are in normal alignment; no history of chronic infections, hearing loss, tinnitus, or discharge. Nose and sinus history includes clear nasal discharge “since last October”, and occasional nose bleeds; states she use to get nose bleeds often as a child. Mouth and throat are absent of lesions; no bleeding gums, sore throat, dysphagia, hoarseness, or altered taste. Neck is void of pain, swelling,
Physical Examination: General: The patient is an alert, oriented male appearing his stated age. He appears to be in moderate distress. Vital signs: blood pressure 132/78 and pulse 68 and regular. Temperature is 38.56 oC (101.4 oF). HEENT:Normocephalic, atraumatic. Pupils were equal, round, and reactive to light. Ears are clear. Throat is normal. Neck: The neck is supple with no carotid bruits. Lungs: The lungs are clear to auscultation and percussion. Heart: Regular rate and rhythm. Abdomen:Bowel sounds are normal. There is rebound tenderness with maximal discomfort on palpation in the right lower quadrant. Extremities: No clubbing, cyanosis, or edema.
Patient “DD” is a 56-year-old woman who was admitted to a nearby hospital for respiratory failure. With the only previous medical history being chronic bronchitis, she was diagnosed upon admission with COPD, anemia, hypoxia, moderate anxiety, and dyspnea.
Client indicated that she suffers from asthma NOS with Acute Exacerbation, allergies rhinitis, insomnia, unspecified. Client reported no changes in her medications and she is seen by Dr. Muhammad M. Haque/PCP.
You had a recent episode of lower leg edema (swelling) which your primary care physician prescribed Lasix (medicine to get rid of fluid). You vital signs were within normal limits and there was no oxygen saturation (rest) provided. Your electrocardiogram (recording of your heart activity) was Sinus (normal). In emergency room you received 30 milligram of Lovenox (blood thinner) and Methylprednisolone (medicine to help with breathing). You were admitted, started on aspirin, Cardiac enzymes (test) were done and your first troponin (test) was negative (no other results provided). You were continued on Prednisone (medicine) 10 milligram daily; restarted on Coumadin (blood thinner), Diltiazem (medicine), and a low salt diet was recommended as well as you received Albuterol via a nebulizer (breathing treatment) every 4 hours. Your pulmonary (breathing specialist) consult states that the shortness of breath was most likely due to deconditioning (changes in body with inactivity), obesity (over weight), and less likely due to Sarcoidosis (inflammatory disease). Chest pain syndrome was musculoskeletal (muscle-bone) in origin as it was reproducible (pain present when area is pushed
This is 51 year old AAF. Patient is here complaining of several issues as listed. Patietn reports for the past several days she had increased SOB at rest, non-productive cough, adiouble wheezes. Patient denies chest pain, N/V/ D. Patient is a current tobacco user wit 20 pack year hisotyr. Denies use of alcohol or illicit drug use. Denies depressive moods, current pain 3/10.
The resident was assessed by the outreach nurse practitioner and further findings were obtained that he developed left sided chest pain radiating down the left arm whilst he had the dizziness. He described the pain as sharp and “grabbing” sensation. He suffered from no nausea or vomiting, no fevers or coughs and has been eating/drinking normally with a normal bowel motion. However, he complained of burning sensation prior to urination, but has no history of dysuria or abdominal pain.
Thank you for sending Janice back to see me some fourteen months since the last appointment. I gather up until October this year, Janice had been okay with some persistent but stable exertional dyspnoea. Over the last couple of months, she has had at least three episodes of cough productive of green phlegm, with increased dyspnoea and wheeze. She has been treated with antibiotics and prednisolone, both the second episode and now with some improvement. Currently, she is taking Augmentin Duo Forte. She has also been using Symbicort four puffs bd and frequent Ventolin.
A 45-year-old male comes into the emergency department with symptoms of acute dizziness, dyspnea, chest pressure, and palpitations. He states that he feels that his heart is “racing.”. He has a history of hypertension (HTN) and coronary heart disease (CAD) status post one bare metal stent. He is currently on clopidogrel, aspirin, metoprolol, and Llisinopril. His BP blood pressure is 87/60 mmHg, pulse heart rate 160–-170 beats/min, respirations rate 26 breaths/min, oxygen saturation 90% on room air, and afebrile. His physical exam has pertinent positive findings of diminished global breath sounds and rapid sinus heart sounds. He has no jugular venous distention (JVD), abdominal tenderness, nuchal rigidity, lower extremity swelling, or focal
Heart & Peripheral Vascular (2 points): Carotid arteries 2+ bilat, external jugular visible in supine position, not visible when elevated. No visible chest wall pulsations, no heave, lift, apical pulse in 5th intercostals space at midclavicular line, pulse 61, regular rate, rhythm. Aortic, pulmonic valves, S2>S1. Erb’s point, S2=S1. Tricuspid, mitral valves, S1>S2. No gallops, murmurs, extra heart sounds. All pulses present 2+ bilat, no lymphadenopathy. Legs absent of varicosities, tenderness, edema, atrophy, warm bil. Epitrochlear lymph nodes not palpable, no Homan’s signs.
History of Present Illness: Ms. Barrett was seen by me on July 30th for a cough and possible infiltrate on her chest x-ray at which time I prescribed her a seven day course of Avelox. Earlier in the week, she had complained of a persistent cough and I ordered a subsequent CT scan of the chest to evaluate the potential abnormalities. She states that today that since then, her cough is slowly resolving. It mostly occurs at night when lying flat. She does have a history of allergic rhinitis and postnasal drip, which may also be a contributor. She denies any fevers or chills. She is chronically using her inhalers as previously prescribed. She is also on supplemental oxygen for her chronic hypoxemic
I am also suspicious that she is struggling with eustachian tube dysfunction. We talked about treatments. We briefly discussed the idea of antibiotics, but at this point, my suspicion is this is still more viral. She is aware of what to be watching for and knows to call me if there is not improvement here through the course of the rest of the week or into early next week. We talked about good hand hygiene to avoid new illness or spread to others. One of her biggest complaints is just coughing at night and keeping her awake. I did write her for Tussionex cough syrup 5 mL twice daily p.r.n. four ounces with no refills. She is aware of side effects and is aware of sedation, in particular. She will not take it if she is driving or with any other sedating medication. She will monitor her symptoms, in the interim. She will continue with her Flonase and if there is no improvement here into next week or so, consideration for antibiotics can be done. If there is acute worsening in her respiratory status or other concerns, she will seek care if necessary and will otherwise follow up as needed with Dr. Lilly. All questions answered in the office
been well documented in it’s effects on the immune system, often in a negative capacity. This appears to
Cardiovascular: S1, S2 with regular rate and rhythm. No extra sounds, clicks, rubs or murmurs. Capillary refill less than 3 seconds. Pulses 2+ throughout. No edema.