Medical Report: Progress Note 1
Patient Name: Emily Carter
Date: September 9, 2024
Provider: Dr. Michael Lewis
Visit Type: Follow-up
Chief Complaint:
- Follow-up for management of asthma and recent exacerbation.
Subjective:
- Patient reports improvement in asthma symptoms since starting new inhaler. However, occasional wheezing at night persists.
Objective:
- Vital Signs:
- Blood Pressure: 118/76 mmHg
- Heart Rate: 80 bpm
- Respiratory Rate: 16 bpm
- Temperature: 98.2°F (36.8°C)
- Respiratory Exam:
- Breath sounds clear bilaterally, occasional wheezing noted in the right lower lung field.
- Medication Adherence:
- Adheres to new inhaler regimen but reports occasional missed doses.
Assessment:
- Asthma symptoms partially controlled with current medication. Persistent nocturnal wheezing may indicate suboptimal control.
Plan:
- Continue current inhaler therapy.
- Increase the frequency of the use of the inhaled corticosteroid.
- Educate patient on proper inhaler technique and the importance of regular use.
- Schedule follow-up appointment in 4 weeks to assess control and review asthma action plan.
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