Clinical Pearls

Question 1

What is the first line treatment for sarcoidosis?

Answer 1

corticosteroids

Question 2

Pneumonia associated with cystic fibrosis? hint - gram negative rod and aerobic

Answer 2

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 3

What is the mc cause of lung abscess? And what are the predisposing factors?

Answer 3

aspiration of oropharyngeal material - Predisposing factors include alcohol abuse, periodontal disease, seizures, and dysphagia.