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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
, Asthma-COPD Overlap ... differential diagnosis ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
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of Hypoxemia- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Airway Disease (Asthma ... , COPD) • Vascular ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Framework - Not all that wheezes is asthma
Vibrations of turbulent flow against
Wheezing - Differential ... that wheezes is asthma ... walls leading to ... /COPD, Viral infections ... Diagnosis #Framework #pulmonary
The 2019 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) treatment strategy figure for adults and adolescents, annotated to
Initiative for Asthma ... (GINA) treatment ... adolescents, annotated to ... #Stepwise #Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #Guidelines
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
shifts the oxygen dissociation ... phosphorus is seen in COPD ... patients with COPD ... the hemoglobin dissociation ... pathophysiology #pulmonary
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... Bronchoconstriction: Asthma ... , COPD, Anaphylaxis ... Noisy #Breathing #differential ... #pulmonary
Hoover's Sign

Hoover’s sign refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration- instead of
normal - implying a ... associated with COPD ... Hoovers #Sign #Pulmonary ... #Video #Clinical ... #Paradoxical #Respiratory
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Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... algorithms by Global ... patients with a ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #COPD #GOLD2017
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... disease (COPD) ... ; FEV1, forced expiratory ... #COPD #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... 2 (or complete respiratory ... supplemental oxygen to ... #Exacerbation #treatment ... #pulmonary