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

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
The diagnosis ... symptoms, and spirometry ... corticosteroids; LABA ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential ... #pulmonary #function ... #testing
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... the outpatient setting ... corticosteroid; LABA ... #COPD #Treatment ... #Pulmonary #LABA
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Testing #PFT # ... #diagnosis #asthma
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... and Testing Treatment ... Bloating #Management #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Chest Pain Diagnosis ... and Management Algorithm ... onset, severe, tearing ... up, Pericardial friction ... , Dyspnea, H/O COPD
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
testing and, if ... purposes of this algorithm ... , decreased LV function ... echo is positive, treatment ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
Heavy exercise, fasting ... meals, stress, cold ... thyrotoxicosis • Labs ... or high T3 • Treatment ... Periodic #Paralysis #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
hemodynamics and cardiac function ... is vital while lab ... & Dry) is the treatment ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
brain and spinal cord ... disorders • Testing ... diazepam • EMG testing ... Lab Findings ... #Management #treatment