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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
Patterns of pulmonary ... For comparison, ... Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops ... #Patterns #Comparison
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
Exam: Usually normal ... spirometry - FEV1 ... bronchodilator, Spirometry ... spirometry - FEV1 ... #comparison #Diagnosis
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
Overlap and COPD ... of the type and pattern ... symptoms, and spirometry ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... pulmonary disease (COPD ... outpatient setting with oral ... assessment test; FEV1 ... #Algorithm #Management