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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
For comparison, ... a normal loop is ... Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops ... #Normal #pulmonary
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Flow Volume Loops ... Normal B. ... Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops ... #Patterns #pulmonary
Forced vital capacity (FVC) curves comparing normal, obstructive, and restrictive disorders. Curves are as they appear
curves comparing normal ... #Diagnosis #Pulmonary ... #Spirometry #FVC ... #Restrictive #Normal ... #Comparison
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
spirometry - FEV1 ... often normal or ... near normal between ... #Asthma #COPD #comparison ... #Diagnosis #pulmonary
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Idiopathic • Normal ... to Kidney: Anti-GBM ... With associated pulmonary ... involvement: Anti-GBM ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
chronic obstructive pulmonary ... long-term outcomes or comparison ... EBV: endobronchial ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm