ABSTRACT
How are they similar? How do they differ? • Compare and contrast typical and atypical pneumonia. • List specific organisms that are associated with hospital-acquired and
community-acquired pneumonia. • List populations that are most at risk for pneumonia. • Discuss the etiology and manifestations of tuberculosis. How can it
be treated? • Discuss the possible etiology of bronchial asthma. What are some
potential asthma triggers? • Compare and contrast the “early” and “late” phases of asthma in
terms of their effects on the respiratory passages and clinical manifestations.
