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Pathogens in Pneumonia

Here is a quick review of the pathogens causing pneumonia (useful for enumerating differentials
for enumerating differentials ... influenzae (COPD. smoking ... catarrhalis (COPD, smoking ... lung disease, smoking ... Pathogens #Pneumonia #Differential
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Erythrocytosis) - Differential ... determination, Smoking ... Breath, Cough, Smoking ... , Snoring Chronic ... Erythrocytosis #Differential
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
silica or coal) - Smoking ... HRCT #ChestCT #Differential
Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Environmental:
 • Toxin (organic solvents, mercury, lead)
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Pregnancy Loss - Differential ... mercury, lead) • Smoking ... Spontaneous #Abortion #Differential
The infant with tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical Conditions to Consider
 - Bronchiolitis 
 - Pneumonia
preterm and maternal smoking ... foreign body — choking ... Tachypnea #Wheeze #Differential
Acute Pharyngitis: Differential Diagnosis
Infectious:
 • Respiratory viruses (25-45%)
 • Group A Strep (5-15%)
 • Other bacteria:
Acute Pharyngitis: Differential ... sinusitis • GERD • Smoking ... #Pharyngitis #Differential
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Gain / Obesity - Differential ... Lifestyle • Smoking ... WeightGain #Obesity #Differential
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Lipid Profiles - Differential ... Lifestyle • Smoking ... LipidProfiles #Differential
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
Oxygenation - Differential ... O2 Tension: • Smoking ... Oxygenation #Hypoxia #Differential
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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- Polycythemia Differential ... pulmonary disease, Smoking ... Polycythemia #Vera #PV #Differential