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Possible mechanisms for the development of asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS). Two mechanisms by which ACOS might
development of asthma-COPD ... overlap syndrome (ACOS ... #Pathophys #PCC ... OverlapSyndrome #Asthma #COPD ... #BMJ
Consensus diagnostic criteria for asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) in patients with airflow limitation. COPD=chronic obstructive pulmonary
criteria for asthma-COPD ... overlap syndrome (ACOS ... COPD=chronic obstructive ... Diagnosis #PCC #IM #ACOS ... #Criteria #BMJ
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... pulmonary disease (COPD ... BMI indicates body ... corticosteroid; LABA ... #Algorithm #Management
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
Asthma, Asthma-COPD ... Overlap and COPD ... corticosteroids; LABA ... long-acting β2-agonist; LAMA ... #Differences #Algorithm
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms ... LAMA: long-acting ... muscarinic antagonist; LABA ... Management #Pulmonary #COPD ... #LABA #ICS #Guidelines
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
LABA/ICS Combination ... Beta2 Agonists (LABA ... of a patients COPD ... posts for the COPD ... treatment algorithm
Approach to Elevated Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Risk Factors for Hypercapnea? (Hx of COPD, OSA, sedative use, CNS/muscular disorders?)
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(Hx of COPD, OSA ... Unremarkable Labs ... metabolic #alkalosis #algorithm
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
and Management Algorithm ... ±AKI Initial labs ... : CBC, BMP, Reticulocytes ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... Risk factors: BMI ... correction of lab ... modifications Algorithm ... #Fatigue #IBD #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
is vital while lab ... non-congested profile (“Cold ... and congested (“Cold ... #differential #algorithm