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

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
and COPD The diagnosis ... , and ACO initially ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Assessment of the Child with Chronic Asthma
Are there other allergic disorders?
 - Allergic rhinitis
 - Eczema,
Child with Chronic Asthma ... other allergic disorders ... rhinitis needing treatment ... #Assessment #diagnosis ... #peds #pediatrics
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
Commonly used in Asthma ... Inhalers (DPI) and 3 ... posts for the COPD treatment ... algorithm). ... Jarred Prudencio, PharmD
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... common causes are asthma ... glucocorticoid treatment ... #diagnosis #hematology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... exclude motility disorders ... Laryngitis • Asthma ... citrus • Eat 2-3 ... Reflux #Disease #diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... 3. ... Alkalosis Step 3 ... - Differential Diagnosis ... disease (COPD, OSA, Asthma
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
#diagnosis #causes ... Cutis. 2018;102(3) ... Allergy. 2018;73(3) ... patients with atopic disorders ... particular emphasis on asthma