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

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
First-line therapies ... bronchodilator test ... diagnosis and first-line ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Differences #Algorithm #Treatment
Psittacosis 
Pathogen: Chlamydia psittaci - obligate intracellular gram negative
Transmission:
 • Birds are the primary reservoir
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Microimmunofluorescent antibody test ... is discouraged (danger ... Tetracyclines are first line ... Azithromycin • Second Line ... microbiology #diagnosis #management
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
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Non-culture-based tests ... • Molecular Tests ... therapy First Line ... Targeted Treatment ... Additional management
Clinical treatment algorithm for acne. BPO = benzoyl peroxide, clinda = clindamycin, dashed line = optional
Clinical treatment ... clindamycin, dashed line ... †Best evidence is ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Acne #Treatment
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... In short, best outcomes ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology
Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

In the last
Moderate-to-Severe Acne First-Line ... reviewed mild acne treatment ... First-line is tetracyclines ... minocycline since it is best ... #Pharmacology #Management
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
Diagnosis and Management ... past infection Management ... : • 1st Line - ... Ag, Urea Breath Test ... #Treatment #quadruple
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... stimulation - Single fiber ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Cover - Uncover Test Revealing CNVI Palsy

Here the Cover-Uncover test unmasks subtle right CN VI palsy.
Patient asked to focus ... on examiners finger ... the examiners finger ... Nerve #clinical #video ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Septic Olecranon Bursitis on POCUS

A patient presents with fever to 102F and pain over her olecranon
Olecranon Bursitis on POCUS ... An ultrasound over ... What is the best ... antibiotics is first line ... over a bursa, the best