Search results for "Asthma"
Guidelines update management of eosinophilic esophagitis
Recommendations from the American Gastroenterological Association and the Joint Task Force for Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters cover use of proton-pump inhibitors, steroids, diets, and endoscopic dilation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/05/4.htm
5 May 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Intermittent pruritic rash of 8 years
A 32-year-old man is evaluated for an intermittent pruritic rash of 8 years' duration. Medical history is significant for mild persistent asthma. His only medications are an albuterol inhaler and an inhaled glucocorticoid. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/09/18/3.htm
18 Sep 2018
Help COPD patients with more probing care
Patients with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can sometimes hide in plain sight.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/help-copd-patients-with-more-probing-care.htm
1 Sep 2022
Collaboration with heart failure patients key
Comanaging cardiology patients after heart failure requires small adjustments, following recent guidelines, and patient involvement in decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/collaboration-with-heart-failure-patients-key.htm
1 Jul 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of chest pressure
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-month history of exertional dyspnea and a 1-week history of chest pressure. She has no sputum production, cough, or wheezes. She has never smoked. Following a physical examination, laboratory studies, electrocardiogram, and chest radiograph, what is the most appropriate initial test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/17/3.htm
17 Mar 2020
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP Internist Weekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/28/7.htm
28 Apr 2020
And the winner is …
ACP Internist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/05/7.htm
5 May 2020
And the winner is …
ACP Internist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/04/7.htm
4 May 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of progressive dyspnea
A 42-year-old man is evaluated in the office for follow-up of progressive dyspnea of 2 years' duration. He first noted dyspnea with exercise but now has symptoms when walking up a flight of stairs. Pulmonary function tests 2 years ago showed moderate airflow obstruction. He has no significant smoking history but a family history of emphysema. After physical examination and a chest radiograph, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/04/3.htm
4 Jun 2019
Guideline updates treatment of allergic seasonal rhinitis
Evidence showed no benefit from adding an oral antihistamine to an intranasal corticosteroid, and oral antihistamines may cause sedation and other adverse effects, guideline authors wrote.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/2.htm
5 Dec 2017