Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Karen J. Tietze Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic progressive airflow limitation. COPD typically is thought of as chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. However,…
Upper Respiratory Infections Karleen Melody Anisha B. Grover Upper respiratory tract infections (URIs), including the common cold and rhinosinusitis, are some of the most common problems seen in primary care….
Arrhythmias Cynthia A. Sanoski Andrew M. Peterson Cardiac arrhythmias are abnormal cardiac rhythms, including tachyarrhythmias (an increase in heart rate) and bradyarrhythmias (a decrease in heart rate). Arrhythmias may be…
Heart Failure Andrew M. Peterson Melody D. Randle Troy L. Randle Heart failure (HF), one of the most serious consequences of cardiovascular disease, has rapidly become one of the most…
Chronic Stable Angina Andrew M. Peterson Christopher C. Roe Cardiovascular disease was responsible for nearly 40.6% of deaths recorded in 2014, making it the leading cause of death in the…
Hyperlipidemia John Barron Vincent J. Willey Hyperlipidemia is a blood disorder characterized by elevations in blood cholesterol levels. The term is often used synonymously with dyslipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. Hyperlipidemia is…
Hypertension Kelly Barranger Diane E. Hadley Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is one of the common chronic conditions managed by primary care providers and other health practitioners. It increases…
Otitis Media and Otitis Externa Laura L. Bio Infections of the ear are a common problem in children due to anatomical predisposition, but they can also affect adults. Acute otitis…
Ophthalmic Disorders Joshua J. Spooner There are many conditions and disorders of the eye, but only a few, such as blepharitis and conjunctivitis, should be diagnosed and treated by a…
