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CHF

dyspnea, wet lung sound, pulmonary edema, crackles, rhonchi, rales, pink frothy sputum, edema in extremities

pneumonia

dyspnea, wet lung sound, pulmonary edema, crackles, rhonchi, rales, bright green or yellow sputum, fever

Right side heart failure

swelling in extremities, peripheral edema, lower extremities, pain at swelling site

Left sided heart failure

dyspnea, wet lung sound (pulmonary edema), crackles, rhonchi, rales, pink frothy sputum

MI

complete blockage of a coronary artery, chest pain, pain radiates to the neck, jaw, left arm or back, pain >10 min, nausea, diaphoresis

angina

partial blockage of a coronary artery, chest pain, pain radiates to neck, jaw, left arm or back, pain duration- temporary, and go away

DKA

high blood glucose, type I, nausea, vomitting, pain, coma (late), kussmall, fruity

HHNS

very high blood glucose, type II, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, normal respiration, no fruity, severe dehydration

croup

viral infection, slow onset, dyspnea, seal bark cough, low grade fever, stridor

epiglottitis

bacterial infection, rapid onset, dyspnea, no cough, high grade fever, stridor, severe sore throat, difficult swallowing, drooling