72 years old female came with c/o SOB since 3 days , fever and cough since 3 days

Hi, I am Nishanth Reddy Samala, 5th semester medical student. 


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Chief complaint:


Patient with c/o SOB since 3 days c/o fever and cough since 3 days


History of present illness:


Patient was apparently asymptomatic 3 days ago the she developed SOB which is grade 3, gradually progressive. No c/o orthopnea/PND.

Fever since 3 days low grade ,continous, not associated with chills and rigor.

Cough is productive with white colored  sputum, non blood tinged 

No h/o chest pain,palpitation

No abdominal pain,vomiting, loose stools


Past history:


K/c/o Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus type 2 since 2 years.

N/k/c/o asthma,epilepsy,TB,CAD,CVA.


Treatment history:


Drugs used for Diabetes and Hypertension.


Personal history:


Married

Mixed diet

Normal appetite 

Irregular bladder movements - increased in frequency and burning micturition

Regular bowel movements 

No allergies

No addictions 


Family history:


No significant Family history 


General examination:


Patient is conscious,coherent and coperative.

Well built , moderately nourished and well oriented to time,place and person.


No Pallor

No Icterus

No Cyanosis

No Clubbing of fingers

No Lymadenopathy 

No Pedal edema


Vitals:


Temperature: 101°C

PR: 97 bpm

RR:22 cpm

BP:140/90 mm Hg

SpO2: 83%

GRBS: 174mg%


Systemic examination:


CVS - S1, S2 heard 


CNS - Higher motor functions intact 


PA - Soft and non tender 


RS - BAE+ , NVBS +

Investigations:

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