“Create a dyspnea differential diagnosis tree with immediate instability, wheeze, infectious or pleuritic symptoms, and cardiac or other causes.”
図の背後にある意思決定を読み解く。
Severe distress and instability need immediate response.
Wheeze can focus the respiratory branch.
Symptoms guide further assessment.
Cardiac and systemic causes remain possible.
Educational aid only; urgent symptoms require immediate professional evaluation.
よくある質問
Why start with instability?
Severe distress, low oxygen or hemodynamic compromise may need urgent treatment and assessment.
Can wheeze only mean asthma?
No. Wheeze has several possible causes and must be interpreted clinically.
Can I add investigations?
Yes, add findings such as vital signs or imaging results for an educational case.