Cough

Question 1

Acute vs chronic cough time periods

Answer 1

Acute <3 weeks

Chronic >8 weeks

Question 2

What type of sputum is produced in:

1. COPD
2. Infection
3. Bronchiectasis/lung abscess

Answer 2

1. White/clear
2. Yellow/green
3. Green or rusty coloured

Question 3

CURB-65 score

Answer 3

Confusion AMTS greater than or equal to 8/10
Urea>7mM
Respiratory rate>30/minute
Blood pressure <90 systolic and/or <60 diastolic
>65 years old

Question 4

Unusual organisms cause pneumonia which conditions, and what are the unusual organisms

Answer 4

Pneumocystic jirovecii in HIV +ve patients, Pseudomonas in CF patients