HPI: John Master, a 47-year-old male, visits Doctor Ps office presenting with a productive cough with haemoptysis, wheezing, and shortness of breath. He indicates that the cough has been intermittent. He also complains of pleuritic chest pain. John Master indicates that he feels well at rest but when working, he markedly gets short of breath. The patient also indicates that over the last few weeks, he has not been as energetic as before.
Background Notes: John Master happens to be a heavy smoker and admittedly smokes 1 cigarette pack a day. His father died of lung cancer 15 years ago. The patient is married and two children (a 9 year old son and a 6-year old girl)
Examination: Examination revealed 87% oxygen saturation, increased respiratory rate at rest (23/min), and blood pressure 118/69?mm Hg. Further, John Masters heartbeat was 105/min (resting). The patient weighs 223 lbs and has a height of 59. The vitals have been indicated in short form below. The rest of the examination (physical) could be described as unremarkable.
Vitals: T 98.9F, HR 105/min, R 23/min, BP 118/69?mm Hg, W 223 lbs., Ht 59.
Chest Auscultation Results: Left lung breath sounds diminished. Whizzing (expiratory) can be heard, albeit mild.
Chest Radiograph Results: This happens to be a standard diagnostic procedure for patients presenting with symptoms consistent with those of COPD. Thus, its utilization in this case was justified. The results indicated a flattened diaphragm, hyper-inflated lungs as well as emphysematous lung (IMAGE 1 attached).
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