Risk Factors COPD in Urban Drug User | Medical Algorithm

Evaluation

Are you evaluating an urban drug addict?

Yes

Has the patient had spirometry testing?

Yes

Is the patient HIV positive?

Yes

Number of HIV viral copies

copies per mL

Is the patient receiving antiretroviral therapy?

Yes

Respiratory symptoms

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of risk factors for unrecognized COPD

The risk of having unrecognized COPD is

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Risk Factors
Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
Imaging Studies
- Changes of Emphysema in Plain Chest Radiograph (Chest X-Ray)
Other Testing
Criteria For Diagnosis
Severity, Prognosis, Stage
Complications
Differential Diagnosis And Mimics, Red Flags

Therapy

Options
Selection
Administration
- Indicators for COPD Patient Being Admitted to Hospital from ED
Referral And Transfer
- Indications for Referral of Patient with COPD to Pulmonologist

Monitoring

Disease Progression
Complication Detection
- Model of Murata et al for Predicting Relapse Following Outpatient Treatment for Decompensated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Specialty

Pulmonology

Objective

risk factors
criteria for diagnosis

ICD-10

J44.9 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Risk Factors for Unrecognized COPD in Urban Drug User

Purpose: To identify an urban drug addict who may have unrecognized COPD.