Patient
Hi, thank you for taking my call. I've been dealing with a bit of a concern and I was hoping I could get some advice.
Triage Assistant
Where does it hurt?
Patient
Actually, it's not about pain specifically. There's something a bit unusual that happened, and I'm trying to figure out if I should be worried.
Triage Assistant
Understood. Could you describe the symptoms you're experiencing?
Patient
Sure. So, the main issue is that I had an incident where I lost consciousness. I'm not sure if it was related to something in particular, but it definitely caught me off guard.
Triage Assistant
Thank you for sharing that. Loss of consciousness can be related to a variety of causes, including chest pain. Let's focus on that to start. Is there any pain or discomfort in your chest?
Patient
No, I didn't notice any chest pain or discomfort before or after the incident.
Triage Assistant
Got it. Since there's no chest pain, let's determine if there might be another relevant protocol. In cases of loss of consciousness, it’s crucial to obtain detailed information. Have you experienced any coughing or respiratory issues recently?
Patient
Yes, actually. I had quite an intense coughing spell right before I passed out.
Triage Assistant
When did the cough begin?
Patient
The coughing started about a week ago. It's been pretty persistent and intense at times.
Triage Assistant
How bad is the cough today?
Patient
It's still fairly bad today. The intensity comes and goes, but some coughing spells are really severe, like the one that caused me to pass out.
Triage Assistant
Are you having any difficulty breathing?
Patient
No, I don't feel like I'm having any trouble breathing, just the severe coughing spells.
Triage Assistant
Have you noticed any blood when you cough?
Patient
No, thankfully I haven't noticed any blood when I cough.
Triage Assistant
Considering the underlying severe coughing spells leading to a loss of consciousness, you should go to the Emergency Department now. This is important to rule out any serious conditions that might be causing these symptoms. For now, avoid activities that might trigger severe coughing, and try to stay in a comfortable, upright position to help with the cough. Drink warm fluids to soothe your throat. Thank you for calling, goodbye.
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Triage result was accurate.
First aid advice was given.
Some assessment questions asked.