Mrs. Thompson, a 60-year-old female, presents to the emergen…

Mrs. Thompson, a 60-year-old female, presents to the emergency department with a complaint of shortness of breath. She notes that her symptoms are alleviated when she lies flat but worsen when she is standing or walking. What medical term would you use to document this symptom?

A 50-year-old female presents with respiratory complaints. U…

A 50-year-old female presents with respiratory complaints. Upon palpation of her chest, you detect a crackling sensation under the skin, known as crepitus. Which of the following conditions is most likely associated with this finding, and should you provide further workup for?