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Asthma Maintenance Therapy - Stepwise Approach 

Low dose ICS 
-> Low dose ICS/LABA or Med/High dose
The general approach ... nonpharmacologic management ... before increasing medication ... Stepwise #Therapy #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Summary of meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy trials in BPD
https://www.cochrane.org/CD005652/BEHAV_psychological-therapies-borderline-personality-disorder
Meta-analyses of RCTs were undertaken for the following outcomes:
symptoms, mental ... Guideline for the Management ... and 5.4 #EBM #Management ... #Pharmacology # ... #Medications #Pharmacotherapy
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... Obstructive Lung Disease ... perceived level of symptoms ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #LABA #ICS #Guidelines
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ... of obstruction, symptom ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management ... #Pulmonary #LABA ... #ICS #Pharmacology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... exclude motility disorders ... Desire to stop medication ... • Intolerable medication ... #diagnosis #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Desmopressin (DDAVP) • Central ... specific bleeding disorders ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
gastric acidity, medications ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... to IBD, celiac disease ... neuropathy • Labs ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Seizures • Altered mental ... Shock, Autoimmune disease ... Neurological symptoms ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
life • M=F Symptoms ... hypertension; some normal BP ... temperature >40C), mental ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... Treatment • Operable disease
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
Herein, viewers ... risk factors, management ... #management #medications ... /hyperactivity symptoms ... patients with atopic disorders