72 years old female came with c/o SOB since 3 days , fever and cough since 3 days.

Hi, I am Y.Shasshank , 5th semester medical student. 

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Chief complaint:

Patient with c/o SOB since 3 days c/o fever and cough since 3 days

History of present illness:

Patient was apparently asymptomatic 3 days ago the she developed SOB which is grade 3, gradually progressive. No c/o orthopnea/PND.
Fever since 3 days low grade ,continous, not associated with chills and rigor.
Cough is productive with white colored  sputum, non blood tinged 
No h/o chest pain,palpitation
No abdominal pain,vomiting, loose stools

Past history:

K/c/o Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus type 2 since 2 years.
N/k/c/o asthma,epilepsy,TB,CAD,CVA.

Treatment history:

Drugs used for Diabetes and Hypertension.

Personal history:

Married
Mixed diet
Normal appetite 
Irregular bladder movements - increased in frequency and burning micturition
Regular bowel movements 
No allergies
No addictions 

Family history:

No significant Family history 

General examination:

Patient is conscious,coherent and coperative.
Well built , moderately nourished and well oriented to time,place and person.

No Pallor
No Icterus
No Cyanosis
No Clubbing of fingers
No Lymadenopathy 
No Pedal edema

Vitals:

Temperature: 101°C
PR: 97 bpm
RR:22 cpm
BP:140/90 mm Hg
SpO2: 83%
GRBS: 174mg%

Systemic examination:

CVS - S1, S2 heard 

CNS - Higher motor functions intact 

PA - Soft and non tender 

RS - BAE+ , NVBS +

Investigations:

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