Pneumothorax: Quick & Easy for exams
Pneumothorax is the abnormal collection of air between the visceral and parietal pleurae. Learn about the causes and management of pneumothorax quickly in this post.
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Internal Medicine Pearls
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Internal Medicine Pearls
Causes of Bilateral Hilar Lymphadenopathy
Sometimes you may come across a chest x-ray which shows Bilateral Hilar Lymphadenopathy (BHL), so what differential needs to be considered. Here are the differential diagnoses to be considered in such cases. There is a clinical tip here. If there…
Sarcoidosis: Know about it in just less than 5 minutes
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease, affecting most commonly the lungs. This post gives only essential information on the topic that you need for your exams.
Pleural effusion – All that you need to know before the exam
Pleural effusion is a common and easy-to-pick finding, so do not worry. Read this post, and you are ready for the OSCE case on pleural effusion in the exam.
Bronchial breathing: What is it, its mechanism, and what causes
Bronchial breath sounds are loud, harsh and high-pitched breath sounds. These sounds are normal if heard over the tracheobronchial tree, but are considered abnormal if heard over lung tissue upon auscultation. The sound quality is tubular, both inspiratory and expiratory…
Polyphonic & monophonic wheeze – What is the difference
Wheeze is a common sign found in respiratory system examinations, most common in asthma patients. It can be monophonic and polyphonic. What's the difference?
Respiratory System Examination – Quick review
This post quickly review the steps involved in the respiratory examination with these memorizing cards.
OSCEs – Most repeating topics of pulmonology
Certain topics are important and keep on repeating in exams. It is a smart move to know about these so that you focus more on them during preparation.
Is it asthma or COPD: How to difference?
If you want to know the difference between bronchial asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), this post is for you.