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

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
, and ACO initially ... pneumoallergens, can ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Demonstration of the Lachman Test for assess for ACL Injury - Normal Exam

Demonstration by Dan Smith,
Injury - Normal ... Demonstration by Dan ... used to diagnose ... The examiner should ... ACL #PhysicalExam
Stepwise approach for managing asthma in youths greater than 12 years of age and adults as
interference with normal ... predicted or personal best ... anaphylaxis that can ... All patients should ... 152(4):232-7 #Management
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... box indicates all ... Areas of diagnostic ... USS, ultrasound scan ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
and Management ... blood cultures should ... the preferred test ... the workup • Test ... Distal joints, knees
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... initial screening test ... <45% and SF is normal ... A liver biopsy can ... #diagnosis #management
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
chest pain, and an ... , and stop for short ... frequent sighs should ... Causes include asthma ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
and Management ... complications can ... • Treatment algorithms ... concentration in the normal ... aspirin • Aspirin should
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
and left side should ... The examiner should ... bedridden, the knees ... Achilles reflex is best ... having the patient kneel
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
50 years in men Diagnosis ... myasthenia usually • Starts ... - 1st line: Oral ... glucocorticoids - can ... #management #neurology