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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Severe Asthma Exacerbation ... sentences • Diffuse wheezing ... - High pCO2 / low ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... ventilation #mechanical #management
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... Wheezing - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Beta-Agonist: • Asthma ... #Causes #Peds #
The infant with tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical Conditions to Consider
 - Bronchiolitis 
 - Pneumonia
Transient early wheezing ... infection - Atopic asthma ... neuromuscular disorder ... - Other causes ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Assessment of the Child with Chronic Asthma
Are there other allergic disorders?
 - Allergic rhinitis
 - Eczema,
Child with Chronic Asthma ... other allergic disorders ... Other causes should ... Stress #Chronic #Asthma ... Assessment #diagnosis #peds
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Exacerbation of Asthma ... tardus (delayed/slow ... Abnormalities #Disorders ... #causes
Diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
In research, MCS is defined based on the following:20
1. It is chronic
Symptoms occur with low ... Difficulty breathing/asthma ... (59%) • Nausea ... irritability; sneezing ... #Differential #Management