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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 ... #Normal #pulmonary
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
< 45, History (personal ... exacerbations • PFT ... spirometry - FEV1 ... spirometry - FEV1 ... #comparison #Diagnosis
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Stiff Person Syndrome ... brain and spinal cord ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... Oligoclonal bands • Normal ... valproate, vigabatrin, propofol