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Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Chronic Cough - ... Differential Diagnosis ... clubbing, chest exam ... Abnormal CXR: refer ... #Algorithm #causes
Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
of chronic diarrhea ... many possible causes ... of chronic diarrhea ... In most cases, it ... #Diagnosis #PrimaryCare
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... - Differential Diagnosis ... hydronephrosis on U/S) • Reflux ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
Chronic Vision Loss ... - Differential Diagnosis ... - Obscure Red Reflex ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
Chronic Hypertensive Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Ophthalmic Artery Hypertension
Stage 1: Mild/vasoconstrictive
 • Acute and chronic vasospasm
Chronic Hypertensive ... • Acute and chronic ... diffuse light reflex ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
FIGURE 2. CHALAZION.  

Hordeola and chalazia are two common causes of the red, swollen eyelid
are two common causes ... history and physical exam ... granulomatous, chronic ... #Clinical #Ophthalmology
Assessment of the Child with Chronic Asthma
Are there other allergic disorders?
 - Allergic rhinitis
 - Eczema,
the Child with Chronic ... Other causes should ... - Stress #Chronic ... Asthma #Assessment #diagnosis ... peds #pediatrics #primarycare
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
- Differential Diagnosis ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... loss Physical Exam ... examination • Oral exam ... #differential #diagnosis
Causes of Failure to Thrive - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adequate Calorie Consumption
 - Increased Losses:
Causes of Failure ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Failure • Chronic ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
 •
Causes of Approach ... Workup Clinical Exam ... Section Clinical Exam ... Non-Focal • Refer ... #ALOC #Workup #diagnosis