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

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
eosinophil counts and IgE ... summary of the differential ... #Differences #Algorithm
Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Herniation of one or more pelvic organs
Risk factors:
Organ Prolapse - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... neurogenic damage (i.e ... OrganProlapse #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Subtypes of Serum Proteins

Pre-albumin (Transthyretin)
Albumin
Globulins
 • Alpha-1: Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Serum amyloid A, Ceruloplasmin, Corticosteroid-binding globulin (Transcortin),
Transferrin • Gamma: IgM ... , IgG, IgA, RF, ... Proteins #Subtypes #algorithm
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Chronic Cough - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... underlying dx, i.e ... Chronic #Cough #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Mechanisms Type I - lgE ... Allergen-specific lgE ... cross-linking of lgE ... antigen - IgG ... or IgM antibody
Algorithmic Approach and Differential Diagnosis - Hypercalcemia
#Diagnosis #Hypercalcemia #Differential #Algorithm #Workup
Algorithmic Approach ... and Differential ... Hypercalcemia #Differential ... #Algorithm #Workup
Causes of Secondary IgA Nephropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI disorders: Celiac disease, Crohn's disease,
Causes of Secondary IgA ... Nephropathy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nephropathy #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute Abdominal Pain - Location Based Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Rule out surgical abdomen: pt lying still, rigid/hard
Location Based Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... abdominal vibration (i.e ... Pain #Location #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red Flags (SNOOPY)
S: Systemic Symptoms
N: Neuro Symptoms
O: Onset - Sudden
O:
to Headache - Differential ... Sudden O: Older age ... #Headache #Differential ... #Diagnosis #algorithm
Algorithmic Approach to the Patient with Azotemia

#Azotemia #AKI #Nephrology #Diagnosis #Differential #Algorithm #Management
Algorithmic Approach ... Nephrology #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Algorithm #Management