Description

Assessing patient symptoms by sight

Directly Diagnoses

Possible Results / States

Mild Cough

A non-productive (dry) or slightly wet, hacking sound

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Persistent Cough

Cough that may last weeks and produces clear, white, yellow, or green mucus.

Indicates:

Runny nose

Thin, clear, or thick yellow-green fluid dripping from the nose or down the back of the throat.

Indicates:

Watery Eyes

Tears constantly pool in the eyes and spill over the lower eyelids, running down your cheeks even though you aren't crying

Indicates:

Wheezing, a Rattling Sound in the chest, Shallow or Rapid Breathing, and/or Looking Fatigued

Wheezing or rattling/whistling noises while breathing. Could also have a visible short or fast breathing pattern. These can be paired with looking tired

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