1.5 : 呼吸器系の診察 I: 健康履歴

A respiratory tract assessment helps identify and manage respiratory conditions by collecting both subjective and objective data.

Subjective data is gathered from patient interviews, which includes the following.

First, the patient's past respiratory issues, such as sore throats, allergies, asthma, and pneumonia, along with the frequency and triggers of these conditions, are evaluated.

Next, the patient's medical history, including medication use, respiratory treatments, and oxygen therapy, is collected.

Lastly, lifestyle habits like smoking and known lung cancer risk factors are assessed.

Conversely, objective data is collected through physical examination and diagnostic tests.

Vital signs are assessed first, followed by a review of diagnostic reports.

The nasal area and throat are inspected for abnormalities like inflammation or obstruction.

The trachea's position and mobility are evaluated through palpation.

The thorax is inspected for symmetry, lesions, or deformities.

The frontal and maxillary sinuses are palpated for tenderness.

Lastly, hypoxia is assessed by observing for signs of cyanosis.