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Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
Asthma vs COPD Presentation ... and Diagnosis Asthma ... > 45, Usually has ... chest, Pursed lip breathing ... - Strong Medicine
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
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Acid Base Disorders ... - Blood Gas Interpretation ... lung disease (COPD ... , OSA, Asthma, Obesity ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
COPD phenotypes:  Blue Bloaters vs. Pink Puffers
The two most stereotypical forms of COPD are pink
blue bloaters, as ... maintain a near-normal ... PaCO2, causing chronic ... is similar to asthma ... develop substantial chronic
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Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
has a number of ... Cheyne-Stokes Breathing ... Causes include asthma ... , chronic bronchitis ... , and COPD.