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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 ... and COPD The ... , asthma, and ACO ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Comparison of Asthma and COPD Exacerbation Treatment

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/

#Asthma #COPD
Comparison of Asthma ... and COPD Exacerbation ... Treatment - Dr ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Asthma ... #COPD #Comparison
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
Asthma vs COPD Presentation ... Cough, Dyspnea, Wheeze ... between attacks COPD ... Subxiphoid PMI • COPD ... #COPD #comparison
Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Framework - Not all that wheezes is asthma
Vibrations of turbulent flow against
is asthma Vibrations ... of turbulent flow ... Primary bronchi: - Asthma ... /COPD, Viral infections ... heart failure exacerbation
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
Commonly used in Asthma ... commonly used in asthma ... of a patients COPD ... posts for the COPD ... treatment algorithm
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In COPD, decreases ... intubation, mortality, LOS ... pulmonary edema) • COPD ... patients (ie., CHF or COPD ... failure (ie.. asthma
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... tamponade • AECOPD ... / Acute Exacerbation ... of Asthma • Hypovolemic ... tardus (delayed/slow
Medical Management of Riot-Control Agents AKA Tear Gas - 
Decontamination:
1) Remove clothing by cutting off, don't
soap & water 3) Blow ... irrigate eyes with cold ... injury or Hx of asthma ... /COPD admit for ... TearGas #management #treatment
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Consider early high-flow ... suspected Adiunctive treatments ... COPD/asthma or adrenal