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Patient Info
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Doctor: Good morning. What brings you in today, Rajesh? Patient: Hi Dr Kalesh, I’ve been having this persistent cough for about a week now, and it’s getting worse. Doctor: Is it dry or are you coughing up any phlegm? Patient: It started off dry, but now there’s some yellowish mucus. Doctor: Do you have any fever, chills, or shortness of breath? Patient: I had a slight fever two days ago, around 100.5. No chills, but I do feel a bit breathless when climbing stairs. Doctor: Any known allergies or history of asthma? Patient: No allergies, and I’ve never had asthma. Doctor: Have you taken anything for the cough so far? Patient: Just some over-the-counter cough syrup, but it hasn’t really helped. Doctor: Alright, let me listen to your lungs. [Stethoscope sounds – no speech] Doctor: I hear some congestion in the lower lungs. I’ll prescribe a bronchodilator and an antibiotic. Let’s also get a chest X-ray to rule out pneumonia. Patient: Okay, sounds good. Should I take rest or can I continue going to work? Doctor: You can go to work if you're feeling up to it, but avoid exertion and wear a mask. Rest as much as possible. Patient: Got it. Thank you, doctor. Doctor: You're welcome. Feel better soon.
Clinical Notes
Subjective
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Patient: Rajesh, age not specified.
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Primary Concern: Persistent cough for a week, worsening with yellowish mucus, slight fever (100.5), and breathlessness on exertion.
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Medical History:
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No known allergies or history of asthma.
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Medication History:
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Over-the-counter cough syrup used with no significant improvement.
Objective
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Physical Examination:
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Lung auscultation reveals congestion in the lower lungs.
Assessment
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Acute Bronchitis:
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Symptoms of persistent cough, yellowish mucus, low-grade fever, and lung congestion.
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Possible Pneumonia:
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Chest X-ray ordered to rule out pneumonia.
Plan
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Medications:
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Prescribe a bronchodilator and an antibiotic.
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Diagnostic Tests:
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Order a chest X-ray to investigate for pneumonia.
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Work and Activity:
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Patient advised to wear a mask, avoid exertion, and rest as much as possible.
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Follow-Up:
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Advise patient to follow up after investigations and complete the prescribed medications.