Search results for "Pulmonology"
Consider GERD in patients with pulmonary diseases
Because not all presentations of lung diseases include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)'s more commonly recognized symptoms, such as heartburn and regurgitation, it is easy to miss GERD as a contributing factor. Internists should be on the lookout for “red flags” such as dysphagia or weight loss.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/GERD.htm
1 Mar 2014
MKSAP Quiz: management of COPD
A 72-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. She has very severe COPD with multiple exacerbations. She has dyspnea at all times with decreased exercise capacity. She does not have cough or any change in baseline sputum production. She is adherent to her medication regimen, and she completed pulmonary rehabilitation 1 year ago. She quit smoking 1 year ago. Her medications are a budesonide/formoterol inhaler, tiotropium, and an albuterol inhaler as needed. Following a physical and pulmonary exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/21/3.htm
21 Oct 2014
MKSAP Quiz: Confusion and agitation secondary to malignant hypertension
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 67-year-old man who presents to the emergency department for confusion and agitation secondary to malignant hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/20/3.htm
20 Dec 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 6-week history of dyspnea, cough
A 64-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-week history of dyspnea, dry cough, fever, chills, night sweats, and fatigue, which have not responded to treatment with azithromycin and levofloxacin; she has lost 2.2 kg (5 lb) during that time. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of progressive exertional dyspnea
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the next step in management of a 54-year-old woman with a 1-year history of progressive exertional dyspnea.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/3.htm
3 Apr 2012
Telehealth expands reach of palliative care in rural areas
Some rural hospitals and palliative care programs are using telehealth to reach distant patients in an environment of clinician scarcity or budget constraints.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/telehealth-expands-reach-of-palliative-care-in-rural-areas.htm
1 Feb 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of cough
A 38-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-year history of cough with mucoid sputum and a 6-month history of mildly progressive dyspnea. He has a 12-pack-year history of smoking. He has no history of asthma, allergies, skin disease, or liver disease. Following physical and pulmonary exams and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/10/3.htm
10 Jun 2014
Changes to contraindication for statins in pregnancy
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/changes-to-contraindication-for-statins-in-pregnancy.htm
1 Sep 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for severe COPD
A 55-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for severe COPD, which was diagnosed 2 years ago. He has had two exacerbations in the past year requiring hospitalization, and his baseline exercise tolerance is low. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is most likely to benefit this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/14/3.htm
14 Aug 2018
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Answer and critiqueThe correct answer is C: Serial chest. radiography. This question can be found inMKSAP 16 in the Pulmonology and CriticalCare section, item 8.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/acpi-201307-puzzle_t2.pdf
24 Jun 2013