GP Notes

Patient presents with a productive cough Generalised Malaise Sputum green in colour Occasional fevers Examination: Respiratory exam: Good Air entry bilaterally No Resp distress CREPITATIONS HEARD Reason for visit: Chest infection Management: Oral Antibioitics as prescribed Patient advised to: - Rest - Regular paracetamol +/- Ibuprofen - Drink plenty of fluids They have been advised to return here or present to ED should their symptoms worsen or if they have any concerns Keywords:  +chestinfection, Penumonia

Patient presents with a non-productive cough Duration: Describes a recent upper respiratory tract infection which has now settled Not feeling unwell No fevers Normal energy Cough is worse at night Examination: Patient looks well Respiratory exam : good air entry bilaterally No respiratory distress No crepitations or wheeze Ear nose and throat exam: Both ears normal with no redness on ear drum No rhinorrhoea Normal throat exam with no enlarged tonsils or pus Pharynx normal Reason for visit: Cough, post infective Management: Reassured this cough is unlikely pathological The cough should settle in the next few weeks No need for antibiotics If change in symptoms or concerns return here for review Keywords:  Post Viral cough,  Post infective cough, chronic cough, +postviralcough