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An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... fold paralysis, Paradoxical ... Bronchoconstriction: Asthma, COPD ... Noisy #Breathing #differential ... #pulmonary
Hoover's Sign

Hoover’s sign refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration- instead of
associated with COPD ... downwards, thereby paradoxically ... Hoovers #Sign #Pulmonary ... #COPD #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Breathing #Paradoxical
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Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Framework - Not all that wheezes is asthma
Vibrations of turbulent flow against
Wheezing - Differential ... - Anaphylaxis, Paradoxical ... bronchi: - Asthma/COPD ... AnnKumfer #Wheezing #Differential ... Diagnosis #Framework #pulmonary
Hoover’s Sign on Physical Exam

Paradoxical retraction of the lower intercostal spaces on inspiration in this patient
Physical Exam Paradoxical ... patient in severe COPD ... clinical #video #pulmonary ... #COPD #respiratory
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Tracheal Descent Sign

Paradoxical inward movement of the trachea during inspiration. Seen in this COPD patient in
Descent Sign Paradoxical ... Seen in this COPD ... #respiratory #pulmonary ... breathing #Trachea #COPD
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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Non-Emphysematous COPD ... Emphysematous COPD ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... pneumonia • Water: pulmonary ... pneumothorax, COPD ... Hypoxemia #Hypoxia #differential ... #rapid #pulmonary
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
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of Hypoxemia- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease (Asthma, COPD ... Hypoxemia #Hypoxia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Emphysematous COPD ... MatthewHoMD #Pulmonary ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Chronic Dyspnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Asthma • COPD ... Pneumonia • ARDS • COPD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm