Bronchiectasis Irreversible thickening of the bronchial tubes caused by destruction of the tissueCauses Cystic fibrosis causes 50% of casesRecurrent infectionAutoimmune diease Recurrent pneumonia is a serious complication Clinical Presentation Chronic productive coughHemoptysisPleuritic … [Read more...] about S2 E052 CF & why key terms aren’t enough
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S2 E051 COPD & Asthma (and my best advice for struggling)
Obstructive Lung Diseases Spirometry The most used pulmonary function test. It measures volume and speed of exhalation and inspiration. Total lung capacity (TLC) The volume of the lungs at maximal inflation Tidal volume The volume of air moved into and out of the lungs during normal resting … [Read more...] about S2 E051 COPD & Asthma (and my best advice for struggling)
S2 E050 Derm Misc for the PANCE/PANRE
Acanthosis Nigricans Typically occurs in African Americans Causes May be inheritedMay appear in a healthy individualMay be directly related to an underlying health issue which is usually an endocrine disorder Insulin resistant disorders are most common DM type 2PCOS Hypo or … [Read more...] about S2 E050 Derm Misc for the PANCE/PANRE
S2 E049 Derm: Skin Cancer for the PANRE and PANCE
Kaposi’s Sarcoma A systemic disease caused by herpes virus 8 Most often have lesions on the skin surface. Typically a very slow developing illness, but in conjunction with the AIDS virus it progresses very quickly. These lesions became linked directly with AIDS during the 1980’s. Clinical … [Read more...] about S2 E049 Derm: Skin Cancer for the PANRE and PANCE
S2 E048 Vascular and blistering issues for the PANCE/PANRE
Derm Vascular Abnormalities Telangiectasias Dilated tiny blood vessels of the skin which look weird, but are usually a nonissue Causes There are many causes. Here are a few I would know. Cushing’s Syndrome Systemic Scleroderma Venous hypertension Trauma Acne … [Read more...] about S2 E048 Vascular and blistering issues for the PANCE/PANRE
