…last 4 weeks 1.5 Previous deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism 1.5 Haemoptysis 1 Active malignancy 1 Two level interpretation: ≤ 4 points means…

…forced manoeuvres An ongoing respiratory infection with a risk of transmission Until symptom free Haemoptysis of unclear cause Until investigated Relative obstacles also include dementia…

…volume and new sputum purulence. Fever, rigors and respiratory tract symptoms. Chest pain, haemoptysis, syncope and palpitations. Orthopnoea, weight gain and peripheral oedema. Previous hypercapnia…

…such as renal failure, insufficient corticosteroid substitution, acidosis, hemolysis and massive muscle damage. Potassium substitution may be the etiology. Potassium sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors and…