CCFP 105 Topics: Shortness of Breath

This podcast episode explores the topic of shortness of breath and emphasizes the importance of taking a thorough history and having a broad differential diagnosis when assessing patients. It highlights the need to consider potential causes beyond respiratory and cardiac ones, such as foreign body aspiration, neuromuscular diseases, GI issues, and hematological causes. The episode discusses common causes of dyspnea, including epiglottitis, foreign body aspiration, and anaphylaxis, and emphasizes the importance of re-evaluating the primary diagnosis and considering co-existing diagnoses. The management of dyspnea is also discussed, stressing the importance of considering exacerbating factors and avoiding assumptions. The episode concludes by emphasizing the need to consider various differential diagnoses and conducting a comprehensive assessment for patients with shortness of breath.