Digital Patient Intake for Pulmonology

Q: Does the conversation cover smoking history in detail?

Yes, including duration, intensity, and whether the patient has quit — information relevant to assessing respiratory risk.

Q: Is it useful for long-term monitoring of asthma or COPD?

Yes, it can be used for both initial evaluations and periodic checkups of a known condition.

Q: Does the summary include inhaler use?

Yes, current respiratory treatment, including how often inhalers are used, appears in a dedicated field.

Q: Can it include questions about occupational exposure?

Yes, the configuration can include questions about the work environment, relevant to certain occupational respiratory conditions.

The AI conversation tracks respiratory history, exposure to risk factors, and the pattern of recurring symptoms.

Respiratory conditions often follow a specific pattern — symptoms tied to season, exertion, or exposure to certain factors (smoke, dust, allergens). Reconstructing this pattern requires detailed questions about frequency, triggers, and progression — details that are easy to gloss over in a short consultation.

What the Conversation Covers

Pulmonology Intake Questions

—What is the main symptom (cough, shortness of breath, wheezing), and how long has it been present?

—Is the symptom constant, seasonal, or does it occur in episodes?

—Does the patient smoke, or have they been exposed to smoke, dust, or other respiratory irritants?

—Does the patient have a known diagnosis of asthma, COPD, or another respiratory condition?

—Does the symptom worsen with exertion, at night, or in certain environments?

—What respiratory treatments is the patient currently using (inhalers, other medications)?

—Is there a family history of respiratory conditions or allergies?

In the Doctor's Summary

Fields Relevant to Pulmonology

Reason for visit

Symptom pattern (constant/seasonal/episodic)

Exposure to risk factors

Known respiratory diagnosis

Current respiratory treatment

Family respiratory history

Example in Practice

A patient with a persistent cough describes the exact pattern of the symptom from home — how long it lasts, when it worsens, what they've already tried — information the pulmonologist uses to direct further investigations quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Pulmonology Intake

Can Previza identify an acute respiratory crisis? −

Yes. If the answers indicate a possible acute respiratory crisis, the conversation stops and the patient is directed to call emergency services (112) immediately.

Does the conversation cover smoking history in detail? +

Is it useful for long-term monitoring of asthma or COPD? +

Does the summary include inhaler use? +

Can it include questions about occupational exposure? +

See a Previza Summary for Pulmonology

A 20-minute demo featuring a real conversation and summary example for your specialty.