Learning Objectives - Respiratory Symptom Evaluation in Adults

Ecler E. Jaqua; Van Nguyen; Lauren M. Simon; Mai-Linh N. Tran

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Discuss common and life-threatening causes of chronic cough.
Determine appropriate treatments for patients with chronic cough.
Differentiate between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as the cause of wheezing.
Summarize treatment options for wheezing.
Discuss appropriate tests to evaluate a patient with dyspnea.
Describe dyspnea management, including pharmacotherapy and nonpharmacotherapy.
Establish a differential diagnosis for patients with hemoptysis.
Determine which patients with hemoptysis require urgent evaluation in an acute care setting.

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