Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
Overlap and COPD ... initially requires an evaluation ... identification of the type ... corticosteroids; LABA ... #Differences #Algorithm
Long-Acting Dual Bronchodilators - LAMA/LABA Combo Inhalers 

The FDA approved a new dual bronchodilator (LABA/LAMA) combination
/LABA Combo Inhalers ... Tudorza which is a type ... for treatment of COPD ... recommended regimens for COPD ... according to GOLD
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms ... limitation, further evaluation ... muscarinic antagonist; LABA ... Management #Pulmonary #COPD ... #LABA #ICS #Guidelines
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 β€’ COPD Definition
 β€’ Role of PFTs
 β€’ COPD Classification and
Pulmonary Disease (COPD ... ) β€’ COPD Definition ... Role of PFTs β€’ COPD ... Classification ... and Evaluation (
Daliresp (Roflumilast) 
Indication: Reduce risk of COPD exacerbations 
Drug Class: Selective Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitor 
GOLD 2019
Reduce risk of COPD ... Initiate if severe COPD ... Dosing: 250 mcg tablet ... the treatment of COPD ... #Pharmacology #COPD
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... pulmonary disease (COPD ... squared; CAT, COPD ... corticosteroid; LABA ... #COPD #Treatment
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
LABA/ICS Combination ... the traditional type ... of a patients COPD ... posts for the COPD ... treatment algorithm
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... β€’ Most common type ... water #Shock #Classification ... #Types #diagnosis ... warm #wet #dry #table
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... young or very old ... determine the type ... #Algorithm #Sodium
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