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An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
Approach to Acute Dyspnea ... (e.g. cardiac, pulmonary ... one of 8 basic patterns ... #Acute #Workup ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Causes of Chronic ... Dyspnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Metabolic Acidosis #Chronic ... #Dyspnea #SOB #
Patterns of disease in advanced COPD

Type A: 
Pink Puffer (Emphysema Predominant) 
Major complaint is dyspnea, often
Patterns of disease ... Major complaint is chronic ... Dyspnea usually ... #COPD #Patterns ... #BlueBloater #Pulmonary
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
History: cough, dyspnea ... consolidation and GG pattern ... other processes Workup ... strep, HIV • CTD workup ... organizing pneumonia, Chronic
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... often w/ acute on chronic ... exacerbation) • Chronic ... increased WOB, dyspnea ... status • Won't Work
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
may show this pattern ... common cause of dyspnea ... include asthma, chronic ... bronchitis, and COPD ... #Pulmonary #Abnormalities