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ToxCard: Anticholinergic Plant Toxicity

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8 However, it is not considered first line in treatment of anticholinergic toxicity and is not available in all emergency departments. World J Emerg Med. 2002; 6(4):28-30. 7,9 Physostigmine inhibits cholinesterase, and thus prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine. Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias.

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Breath Easy: Navigating Asthma and COPD Exacerbations

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COPD is characterized by episodes of exacerbations, which require prompt recognition and management due to their potential to escalate rapidly and cause significant morbidity and mortality. Epidemiology Globally, more than 300 million people are affected by COPD, marking it as the third leading cause of death worldwide.

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