Abstract
Acute dyspnea as a presenting symptom is a frequent challenge for physicians. Difficulties in establishing a correct diagnosis may lead to late institution of appropriate medical therapy.The authors describe the case of a 77 year-old man with both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiac insufficiency, presenting with episodes of acute dyspnea, whose ethiology has been revealed by lung ultrasound.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Aged
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Bronchodilator Agents / administration & dosage
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Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use
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Cortisone / administration & dosage
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Cortisone / therapeutic use
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Dyspnea / diagnostic imaging
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Dyspnea / etiology*
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Heart Failure / complications
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Humans
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Lung / diagnostic imaging*
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Male
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / complications
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / diagnostic imaging*
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Pulmonary Edema / diagnostic imaging
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Ultrasonography / methods
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Bronchodilator Agents
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Cortisone