Approach to Shortness of Breath

A brief approach to shortness of breath:

For more details, please see post for each clinical topic:

COPD

Worked example of COPD exacerbation

Part 1 – History and Physical exam

Part 2 – Investigations and treatment

Other resources

This is a worked example of a patient with asthma exacerbation.

Part 1 – We discuss the presentations and investigations for asthma

Part 2 – We discuss treatment for asthma

Other resources

This is a worked example of a pneumothorax.

Part 1 – We discuss the causes and presentations of pneumothorax.

Part 2 – We discuss the investigations and treatment of pneumothorax.

Other resources:

Chest tubes 101 from ercast.org – from basic to more advanced technique (Seldinger and pigtail catheter)