Basics of English Grammar Talking a full case history

 

 

• Just because a patient may not volunteer information about certain symptoms it does not mean that he does not have them. A rapid review must be made of the important body systems. In this way, symptoms that may have been forgotten or thought unimportant by the patient will not be overlooked. Every positive answer should be investigated as thoroughly as if it were the chief complaint.

Questions concerning respiratory symptoms

• Questions concerning respiratory symptoms
• Is there a history of frequent colds, sore throats or difficulty in swallowing?
• What is the condition of the teeth? Is the sense of taste normal?
• Sense of smell?
• How much do you smoke?
• Do you ever have pain in the chest?
• Are you ever out of breath after walking up the stairs?
• Is there any hoarseness cough or sputum