Clinical Case: Julie Mackenzie's Cough
 
Symptoms & History

Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation

Physical exam
  • Julie is a well nourished little girl having appropriate physical development for three years of age.
  • She is appropriately curious but doesn't want to be separated from her aunt.
  • Vital signs:
    • T = 99.2
    • P = 88 and regular
    • BP = 122/74 mmHg
    • R = 18 and regular
  • Mildly reddened pharynx with slight post nasal drainage.
  • Mildly enlarged tonsils.
  • Ear drums clear with no fluid
  • No significant cervical lymph adenopathy.
  • Mild wheezing over both lung fields
  • Heart sounds normal, no murmurs.
  • No abdominal masses
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