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Causes of Chronic Pediatric Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Poor Growth
 - Non-Specific CXR
Causes of Chronic ... Poorly Controlled Asthma ... /URTl: • Asthma ... - Abnormal CXR ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Assessment of the Child with Chronic Asthma
Are there other allergic disorders?
 - Allergic rhinitis
 - Eczema,
Asthma Are there ... other allergic disorders ... Other causes should ... #Asthma #Assessment ... #diagnosis #peds
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Pulse Abnormalities ... Takayasu disease • Normal ... Exacerbation of Asthma ... #Disorders #Cardiology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Abnormal Chest X-Ray:
 • Chronic Infection (Eg. Fungal, Tuberculosis)
Causes of Chronic ... Diagnosis Algorithm Abnormal ... FVC < LLN): • Asthma ... Lower Airway: • Asthma ... Non-Asthmatic Eosinophilic
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Abnormalities in ... Cheyne-Stokes Breathing ... asthma, chronic ... Patterns #Pulmonary #Abnormalities ... #Abnormal #Diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Acute or chronic ... tubular acidosis/Chronic ... disease (COPD, OSA, Asthma ... #AcidBase #disorders
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Sarcoidosis E - Eosinophilic ... granulomatous disorders ... pulmonary apices caused ... aspergillosis - Chronic ... granulomatosis • Abnormal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... Polyangiitis): • Eosinophilia ... , asthma, chronic ... tract, and often causes
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... • EGPA: - Eosinophilia ... , asthma, chronic ... tract, and often causes ... Palpable purpura: strong