Types of breath sound What are the types of abnormal breath sounds? Quality Normal breath sounds (vesicular sounds) Inspiratory phase longer than expiratory p...
Types of cough What is the significance of different cough types? Characteristic s of cough Potential significance Productive Chronic bronchitis, lower...
Types of sputum What is the significance of different sputum types? Type Characteristics Associated pathology Purulent Thick, yellow/green sputum Inf...
Types of percussion note What are the types of percussion notes? Percussion Note Common Causes Dull * Pleural effusion, presence of hepatic tissue, consolidat...
Causes of tracheal deviation What are the causes of tracheal deviation? Displacement towards the lesion Displacement away from the lesion Other displacem ent Lobar ...
Nail findings in lung disease What are possible nail findings in lung disease? Nail abnormality Definition Associated condition Koilonychia Transverse and longitudi...
Causes of tachypnoea and bradypnoea (low respiratory rate) What are the causes of tachypnoea and bradypnoea? Tachypnoea Bradypnoea Airway obstruction (Asthma, COPD) Exhaustion in severe airway ob...
Respiratory Examination – Questions Common respiratory examination exam questions for medical finals, OSCEs and MRCP PACES Click on the the example questions below to reveal the answers ...
