Up in Smoke about E-Cigarettes and the Pulmonary Wasteland

The last community-acquired pneumonia guidelines from the ATS/IDSA were released in 2007. Ready for an update?

Clay brings you ibuprofen dosing, steroids in croup, and vaping-associated pulmonary illness in this week's Journal Feed Wrap-up!

Welcome back to the EM Educator series! This week we focus on the sick asthmatic.

We assess and manage patients with asthma exacerbation frequently, but the specific trigger may not be readily apparent. What are some sneaky triggers of asthma exacerbation?

This EM Educator evaluates aspiration pneumonitis vs. pneumonia and the diagnosis and management of ARDS.

COPD exacerbations can be triggered by a variety of conditions. What are some sneaky triggers?

A 55-year-old male presents with shortness of breath, cough, and blood-tinged sputum. He states that he has been fighting off a cold over the past week, but noticed increasing cough over the past several hours, sometimes tinged with blood. He denies any other symptoms, appears well, and has a normal pulmonary, cardiovascular, and extremity exam. What are your next steps?