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Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Causes of Chronic ... Acute Coronary Syndrome ... Obstruction • Asthma ... Pleural Abnormalities ... Chest Wall Abnormalities
COPD phenotypes:  Blue Bloaters vs. Pink Puffers
The two most stereotypical forms of COPD are pink
PaCO2, causing chronic ... is similar to asthma ... syndrome. ... airflow obstruction causes ... #BlueBloaters #Comparison
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Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... Eosinophilia, asthma ... , chronic rhinosinusitis ... tract, and often causes ... • Cogan Syndrome
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Abnormalities in ... hyperventilation syndrome—a ... asthma, chronic ... bronchitis, and COPD ... Patterns #Pulmonary #Abnormalities
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... Eosinophilia, asthma ... , chronic rhinosinusitis ... tract, and often causes ... • Cogan syndrome