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Respiratory System- Mnemonics
Diseases and conditions 
Definition of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 
Mnemonic: ROAR 
R         Reduced lung compliance
O         Oedema, non-cardiogenic pulmonary 
A         Acute respiratory failure 
R         Refractory hypoxaemia 

Causes of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 
Mnemonic: ARDS 
A         Aspiration-gastric/Acute pancreatitis/Amniotic fluid embolus 
R         Raised ICP/Respiratory tract infection – pneumonia 
D         DKA/DIC/Drugs 
S         Sepsis/Shock/Smoke inhalation/Severe burns 

Risk factors of asthma 
Mnemonic: FEAR UP 
F         Family history 
E         Eczema 
A         Acid reflux 
R         Rhinitis (allergic) 
U         Urticaria 
P         Polyps (nasal) 

History of asthma 
Mnemonic: WIND 
W        Wheeze 
I           Interferes with schooling, exercise, sleep and work 
N         Nocturnal cough, or early morning cough 
D         Dyspnoea 

Clinical manifestations of influenza infection 
Mnemonic: FLU 
F         Fever 
L          Lethargy 
U         Upset appetite (nausea and vomiting) 

Features of Tuberculosis (TB) 
Mnemonic: 4 Cʼs 
C         Cough 
C         Caseation 
C         Calcification 
C         Cavitation