Clinician Specialty: General Practitioner
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Parent name: Sarah Johnson
Subjective
- Reasons for visit and chief complaints: 4-year-old patient, Lily, presents with a persistent cough and runny nose for the past 3 days, accompanied by low-grade fever.
- Duration, timing, location, quality, severity, and context of the complaint: Cough is worse at night, productive with clear mucus. Fever started yesterday, peaking at 38.2°C. No specific location for pain. Mild severity, not significantly impacting play.
- Aggravating and alleviating factors: Cough worsens with lying down. Temporarily relieved by warm drinks. Paracetamol reduces fever.
- Symptom progression: Started with a runny nose, followed by a cough, then the fever developed.
- Past occurrences of similar symptoms: Had a similar viral infection 6 months ago, which resolved with symptomatic treatment.
- Functional impact: Lily is a bit more tired than usual but is still eating and drinking well, and engaging in light play.
- Associated symptoms: Occasional sneezing. No difficulty breathing, no rash, no sore throat mentioned.
Past Medical History:
- Past medical and surgical history: No significant past medical or surgical history. Up-to-date with routine childhood vaccinations.
- Social history: Attends nursery three days a week. Lives with both parents. No pets at home. Non-smoker household.
- Family history: Mother has a history of seasonal allergies. No significant family history of respiratory conditions.
- Antenatal history: Uneventful pregnancy and full-term delivery.
- Medications: Paracetamol (as needed for fever).
- Allergies: NKDA
- Immunisation history and status: All age-appropriate immunisations are up to date according to UK schedule.
- Other relevant subjective information: Parent concerned about the persistent cough and potential for it to worsen.
- Development: Age-appropriate development.
- Pregnancy and delivery: Full-term, spontaneous vaginal delivery. No complications.
Objective:
- Vital signs: Temperature 37.8°C, Heart Rate 105 bpm, Respiratory Rate 24 bpm, Oxygen Saturation 98% on room air.
- Weight: 18 kg (consistent with age and growth chart).
- Physical or mental state examination findings:
- General: Alert and interactive, though a little subdued. No signs of respiratory distress.
- HEENT: Clear nasal discharge. Pharynx mildly red, no exudates. Tympanic membranes clear bilaterally.
- Chest: Clear on auscultation bilaterally, no wheezes or crackles. Good air entry.
- Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly.
- Completed investigations and results: None prior to consultation.
Assessment:
- Likely diagnosis: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (Viral).
- Differential diagnosis: Acute bronchitis, allergic rhinitis.
"Parents/carers understand the diagnosis, plan and safety netting advice."
Plan:
- Planned investigations: None indicated at this stage.
- Planned treatment:
- Reassurance to parent that this is likely a viral infection.
- Continue symptomatic management with paracetamol for fever as needed.
- Encourage fluid intake and rest.
- Saline nasal drops for congestion.
- Other relevant actions:
- Advise parents on 'red flag' symptoms requiring urgent medical review (e.g., difficulty breathing, worsening fever, lethargy, rash).
- Follow-up if symptoms do not improve within 5-7 days or worsen.