Pneumonia differential diagnosis

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Disease Findings
Acute bronchitis No infiltrates on the CXR.
Asthma Past medical history, no infiltrates on chest X Ray.
Bronchiolitis obliterans Should be suspected in patients with pneumonia who do not respond to antibiotics treatment.
Congestive heart failure Bilateral pulmonary edema, shortness of breath.
COPD Past medical history, no infiltrates on chest X Ray, fever is uncommon
Empyema CXR showing features of pleural effusion, inflammatory markers on thoracocentesis.
Endocarditis Finding of septic pulmonary emboli
Gastroesophageal reflux disease Normal chest X ray, symptoms worsening during night and associated with meals.
Lung abscess CXR showing signs of lung abscess
Malignancy Weight loss, clear sputum. CT scan and biopsy are helpful in ruling out malignancy.
Pertussis Productive cough for weeks, nasopharyngeal aspirate aids in diagnosis.
Pulmonary embolus A high degree of suspicion should be kept for pulmonary embolus. Chest X Ray may be normal.
Sinusitis Sinus tenderness, post nasal drip.
Vasculitis Systemic manifestations of collagen vascular disease may be seen.

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