MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mark all the respiratory symptoms.
A
Heartburn
B
Coughing mucus and/or blood
C
Lung infections
D
High blood pressure
E
Excessive sweating
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sometimes excessive sweating is a sign of a serious condition. Seek immediate medical attention if you have heavy sweating with dizziness, pain in the chest, throat, jaw, arms, shoulders or throat, or cold skin and a rapid pulse. See your health care provider if: Sweating disrupts your daily routine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Excessive sweating can be a sign of a heart attack and may be associated with other symptoms including: Pain or pressure in your chest or arms that radiates to your neck, jaw or back. Shortness of breath.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pneumonia, the flu, Covid-19, tuberculosis, mononucleosis, and HIV are infections that might increase sweating. Contact your doctor if you also have a high fever, difficulty breathing, or a high heart rate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sweating. There may be increased sweat on the head, but the skin does not feel warm to the touch. More often, the skin may feel cool or clammy. This may happen when the breathing rate is very fast.

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