chapter 3

Pain associated with inadequate coronary blood flow

Forceful expiratory manuever designed to clear larger airways; most common complaint of PTs with lung disease

Excessive sweating

Shortness of breath perceived by PT

Excessive fluid in tissue

Having an offensive odor, stinky

Increase in body temperature resulting from disease

of, like or having froth; foamy

• GERD
• Symptoms produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus

Vomitting blood from stomach

Coughing up blood from the lungs

Diaphoresis at night

Hypoxemia associated with sitting upright

Shortness of breath in reclining position

A drop in blood pressure associated with standing or sitting up

The sudden onset of shortness of breath during sleep

Mucus from the tracheobronchial tree

Shortness of breath in the upright position

Secretions from the tracheobronchial tree that are expectorated through the mouth

Fainting or dizziness; often resulting from hypotension

Better breathing associated with a certain position

Extremely sticky