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Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Summary What ... inflammation Symptoms ... weight • Chest pain ... Nasal polyps and signs ... #diagnosis
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Summary Epidemiology ... extrapulmonary cases ... Clinical Signs ... pulmonary TB PE ... #Management #Summary
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
pleuritic chest pain ... Occasional sighs ... #Pulmonary #Abnormalities ... #Abnormal #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
and Management ... Summary Primary ... ketoconazole, etomidate) Symptoms ... , Muscle/joint pain ... #Management #Endocrinology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
and Management ... Summary Epidemiology ... granulomas within the lungs ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... #Management #Signs
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Toxicity Summary ... Pleuritic chest pain ... opacities; traction bronchiectasis ... Exclude other causes ... #diagnosis #management