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

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
Overlap and COPD ... symptoms, and spirometry ... corticosteroids; LABA ... long-acting β2-agonist; LAMA ... #Differences #Algorithm
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms ... muscarinic antagonist; LABA ... corticosteroid; FEV1 ... Management #Pulmonary #COPD ... #LABA #ICS #Guidelines
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
Variably abnormal spirometry ... - FEV1/FVC < 70% ... bronchodilator, Spirometry ... Persistently abnormal spirometry ... - FEV1/FVC < 70%
Classic (2009) Spirometric GOLD Classification of COPD Severity Based on Postbronchodilator FEV
#Diagnosis #Pulmonary #COPD #GOLD #Staging
Classic (2009) Spirometric ... Classification of COPD ... Postbronchodilator FEV ... Diagnosis #Pulmonary #COPD ... Classification #FEV1
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Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... pulmonary disease (COPD ... assessment test; FEV1 ... corticosteroid; LABA ... #Algorithm #Management
The 2019 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) treatment strategy figure for adults and adolescents, annotated to
corticosteroids; SABA ... receptor antagonists; LABA ... immunotherapy; FEV1 ... StepUp #Treatment #Algorithm
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
LABA/ICS Combination ... Beta2 Agonists (LABA ... of a patients COPD ... posts for the COPD ... treatment algorithm
Approach to Elevated Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Risk Factors for Hypercapnea? (Hx of COPD, OSA, sedative use, CNS/muscular disorders?)
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(Hx of COPD, OSA ... Unremarkable Labs ... metabolic #alkalosis #algorithm
Causes of Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Abnormal Chest X-Ray:
 • Chronic Infection (Eg. Fungal, Tuberculosis)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Obstructive Disease (FEV1 ... • Asthma • COPD ... Cough • Vocal Cord ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
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CO C(a-v)02 PVR

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Cardiac Tamponade
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RV
CI/BVI Blood Flow ... Perfusion Pressure COP ... physiologic) FVC FEV1 ... Capacity >3.0 L FEV1