Assess and manage life-threatening respiratory presentations, including anaphylaxis, angioedema, pulmonary embolism, and COPD exacerbations, using structured airway-breathing-circulation (ABC) principles.

Differentiate between critical pulmonary conditions based on history, physical exam, and diagnostic testing (e.g., ECG, chest X-ray, CT, D-dimer, Wells score).

Recognize high-risk presentations of hemoptysis, and determine when further imaging or specialist referral is necessary based on risk factors and clinical stability.

Implement guideline-based treatment protocols for acute pulmonary emergencies, including timely use of epinephrine, steroids, bronchodilators, oxygen therapy, and anticoagulation.

Identify red flags associated with solitary pulmonary nodules, and understand the clinical criteria that raise suspicion for malignancy versus benign or infectious causes.