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Examination

History

Presenting complaint

Cough

Sputum

Noisy breathing

Breathlessness/dyspnoea

Chronic respiratory problems

Child with recurrent infections

Drug history

Previous medical history

Previous investigations/treatment

Immunisation

Development

Feeding

Family history

Environmental exposure

Social history

Symptoms enquiry

Congenital syndromes

Clinical Examination

Inspection

  • General inspection
  • Hands/limbs
  • Head
  • Chest
  • Abdomen

Examination

  • Palpation
  • Percussion
  • Auscultation
  • Abdomen