acute dyspnea
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Case Discussion
When Wheeze Is Not Just COPD: Sorting HFpEF From Mixed Acute Dyspnea
An older smoker with wheezing, hypoxemia, orthopnea, and edema may have concurrent COPD exacerbation and acute heart failure. This case discussion shows how to identify the dominant physiology, interpret BNP and ABG findings, and treat both safely.