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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
therapies for Asthma ... , Asthma-COPD Overlap ... identification of the type ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #Differences #Algorithm
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Atherosclerosis) • Aortic dissection ... tamponade • AECOPD ... Exacerbation of Asthma ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
Commonly used in Asthma ... the traditional type ... commonly used in asthma ... treatment algorithm ... only one that is dosed
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Obstruction • Asthma ... • COPD • Bronchiectasis ... • Abdominal Distention ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... diaphoresis Aortic Dissection ... , Dyspnea, H/O COPD ... , asthma, CF, PCP ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
Mismatching in either direction ... Causes: Pneumonia, asthma ... , COPD, pulmonary ... septal defects) • Does