Please make sure to answer both questions in the following s…
Please make sure to answer both questions in the following space provided.JR is a 11 y\o white female with the following clinical manifestations: General Assessment: increased RR; increased HR and BP; no barrel chest; no pursed-lip breathing; no use of accessory muscles; cyanosis absent; clubbing absent; Patient reports chest tightness occurring 1-2 times per week at night. PFT’s reveal FVC-96% predicted, FEV1-74% predicted, FEV1\FVC-79%, RV-98% predicted, RV\TLC-101% predicted, DLCO-98% predicted, methacholine challenge positive; allergy testing-positive for mold, dust, and animal dander.ABG’s (on RA) reveal pH 7.38, PaCO2 39, HCO3-23, PaO2 88;Lab results: reveals normal Hb, Hct, and WBC’sChest Assessment: auscultation reveals clear breath sounds; strong cough and non-productiveImaging: CXR reveals normal lung fields What disease do you suspect she has?AsthmaBronchiectasisChronic bronchitisCystic fibrosisEmphysemaWhat are two points that support your diagnosis?
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