A 34-year-old recreational diver presents 2 hours after a di…
A 34-year-old recreational diver presents 2 hours after a dive with a dull aching pain in both shoulders and pruritus over the trunk. Neurologic examination is entirely normal. Which category of decompression sickness does this represent, and what is its clinical significance?
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A 3-year-old boy presents with recurrent otitis media, eczema since infancy, and a history of prolonged bleeding after his last dental procedure. His mother reports a maternal uncle died of infection in childhood. What classic triad does this represent?
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A diver presents with right ear pain, tinnitus, and new-onset vertigo after a dive. Otoscopy reveals a perforated tympanic membrane. He is neurologically intact with no cardiopulmonary symptoms. What is the appropriate clinical approach?
Read DetailsA 42-year-old woman presents complaining of ‘always feeling…
A 42-year-old woman presents complaining of ‘always feeling tired.’ She reports sleeping 8 hours nightly but feels unrefreshed. She has reduced her work hours and stopped exercising due to exhaustion. How would this be defined?
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