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Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
Stridor - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Ludwig's angina Trauma ... #pulmonary #airway ... #physicalexam
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
may show this pattern ... bronchitis, and COPD ... #Pulmonary #Abnormalities ... #Abnormal #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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Tachypnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... rate > 20/min, shallow ... • Asthma • COPD ... #Diagnosis #pulmonary
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
High-Res Chest CT Patterns ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Respiratory ... Diagnosis #pulmonary
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Pulmonary Pathology ... severity Acute Respiratory ... lung sliding COPD ... #differential # ... diagnosis #signs
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... Diagnosis: Causes ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... lung disease (COPD ... Interpretation #Diagnosis
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
obstruction • COPD ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... - BAR >1.0 is abnormal ... #differential # ... diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... white and gray matter ... upper and lower respiratory
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Spots in the pattern ... , and cold exposure ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Pathology #Diagnosis ... Clinical #Signs #PhysicalExam
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
smooth cysts with normal ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... presentations - ILD, trauma ... Disease #DCLD #pulmonary ... #differential