macroglossia - <
- bc of trauma, or congenital (ie Down's Syndrome)
Orthopnea - <
- can relate to CHF
tracheal shift
- causes - <
- pneumonectomy (lung removal)
- atelectasis
- lung collapse
- unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis
Away from abnormality:
- pneumothorax
- hemothorax
- pleural effusion
- lung tumor
- neck tumor
- diaphragmatic hernia
Pulsus paradoxus
vs.
Pulsus alterans - <
inhalation by 10+ BPM
- could be bc status asthmaticus causing air trapping
*Pulsus alterans: *Succession of strong and weak pulses, but rate doesn't change
- could be due to MI or CHF
Pectus carinatum
vs.
Pectus excavatum - <
*Pectus excavatum: *Depression of the sternum
Kyphosis
vs.
Scoliosis - <
*Scoliosis *= lateral curve
What is considered an adverse rxn to neb tx? - <
Respiratory alternans / Paradoxical breathin
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