Anadlu Flashcards
What is airflow obstruction defined as?
FEV1/FVC Ratio less than 0.7
Bronchiectasis is what type of lung disease?
Obstructive
What is the amount of air which can be forcibly exhaled from the lungs after taking the deepest breath possible termed?
Forced vital capacity (FVC)
What is the volume of air that can be expelled in one second after taking a deep breath termed?
FEV1 Forced expiratory volume
Sarcoidosis is what type of lung disease?
Restrictive
Asthma is what type of lung disease?
Obstructive
What is the FEV1 , FVC and FEV1/FVC ratio likely to be in OBSTRUCTIVE lung disease?
FEV1 significantly reduced
FVC reduced/normal
FEV1/FVC reduced
What is the FEV1 , FVC and FEV1/FVC ratio likely to be in RESTRICTIVE lung disease?
FEV1 reduced
FVC significantly reduced
FEV1/FVC normal or increased
Hiw is respiratory acudosis treated?
Ventilation- ALWAYS
What is progressive exertional dyspnoea and dry cough with bi basal crackles & clubbing indicative of?
Idiopathic lung fibrosis
Diagnose with high resolution CT
Droopy eyelid and dryness on one side of the face in a smoker is indicative of what?
Horner’s syndrome caused by apical lung tumour