Respiratory Tract Infections

A 52-year-old woman reports right upper quadrant pain, weakness, and fever

Kishore Kuppasani, MS, MPA, PA-C, Smita Mahendrakar, MD January 28, 2011

Wide-ranging symptoms were difficult to connect until a leaky basement provided the telltale clue.

What is MRSA?

September 30, 2010

The causes and treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are discussed. A patient handout with frequently asked questions is included.

Acute pancreatitis and croup

Dawn Colomb-Lippa, MHS, PA-C, Amy M. Klingler, MS, PA-C July 22, 2010

The general features, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities for acute pancreatitis and croup are reviewed.

Urinary antigen test cannot be effective in patients with renal failure

June 30, 2010

QRS: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults

William C. Kohlhepp, DHSc, PA-C May 14, 2010

The cause of this common infectious disease may not be identified. However, PAs should be able to initiate effective treatment promptly.

Acute respiratory illness leads to  the discovery of renal disease

Tamara Moutsatson, DO; Ahmad Hakemi, MD; Keir Todd, MEd, PA-C; Manjit Grewal, MD; John Lopes, MS, DHSc, PA-C May 13, 2010

The patient presented with a sore throat, runny nose, and a cough. When his condition worsened despite treatment, further workup revealed chronic nephropathy.

H1N1 in perspective: The clinical impact of a novel influenza A virus

Kristine A. Himmerick, MPAS, PA-C December 01, 2009

This review of novel and seasonal influenza viruses can help PAs prepare for H1N1 pandemic challenges during this flu season.

Cough steadily increases in severity

Michael D. Jacobson, MSHS, PA-C September 22, 2009

A student reports a progressively worsening cough that comes in spasms and is accompanied by a choking sensation and an inability to catch his breath.

Influenza 2008-2009: Update your vaccination protocol

From CSAC, the clinical and scientific affairs council of the AAPA November 01, 2008

Any physician assistant involved in patient care should be familiar with the latest information about influenza. Two important features of this disease are its epidemic nature and the mortality rate from pulmonary complications.