Cardiopulmonary Symptoms

These flashcards cover the significant terminology and concepts related to cardiopulmonary symptoms discussed in the lecture.

Symptoms

Subjective clinical findings reported by the patient.

Clinical Signs

Objective and measurable findings such as vital signs and laboratory studies.

Cough

A protective reflex which may be voluntary or involuntary.

Acute Cough

Cough characterized by sudden onset, severe, short course, and is self-limiting.

Chronic Cough

Persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks.

Effective Cough

Strong enough to clear the airway.

Ineffective Cough

Too weak to mobilize secretions.

Sputum

Substance expelled from airways by coughing.

Phlegm

Secretions from lungs and tracheobronchial tree.

Excessive Sputum Production

Condition characterized by abnormal increases in sputum.

Hemoptysis

Expectoration of sputum containing blood.

Hematemesis

Vomited blood from the gastrointestinal tract.

Dyspnea

Subjective experience of breathing discomfort.

Shortness of Breath (SOB)

Another term for dyspnea.

Acute Dyspnea

Sudden onset of breathlessness.

Chronic Dyspnea

Persistent and progressive breathlessness.

Orthopnea

Dyspnea that occurs when lying down.

Trepopnea

Dyspnea when lying on one side.

Platypnea

Dyspnea in an upright position.

Chest Pain

Can be caused by involvement of chest wall or parietal pleura.

Syncope

Temporary loss of consciousness.

Anasarca

Generalized swelling due to fluid accumulation.

Edema

Soft tissue swelling from abnormal fluid accumulation.

Fever

Elevated body temperature.

Night Sweats

Excessive sweating during sleep.

Headache

Pain resulting from cerebral hypoxia or hypercapnia.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Condition characterized by episodes of apnea during sleep.

Extraesophageal manifestations

Complications of GERD such as laryngitis and asthma.