Dyspnea and coughing

Question 1

Aflo-toxin vs. mesothelioma types of asthma?

Answer 1

aflo-toxin: extrinsic
(allergy- childhood)

mesothelioma: intrinsic
( airway irritant)

Question 2

x: stim lower part of cough receptors, typically at night after eating

Answer 2

gastroespohageal reflux

Question 3

4 examples of causes of COPD

Answer 3

asthma
chronic bronchitis
emphysema
bronchiectasis

Question 4

3 causes of CRPD

Answer 4

asbestosis
sarcoidosis
eosinophila

(causes are extrapulmonary)

Question 5

what part of breathing is effected during COPD vs. CRPD

Answer 5

COPD: exhilation (mucus or constriction)
CRPD: All aspects are difficult

Question 6

sounds heard during COPD vs. CRPD

Answer 6

COPD:
* wheeze and ronchi

CRPD:
* rales

Question 7

“blue bloaters” are caused by x

Answer 7

chronic bronchitis

Question 8

“Pink puffers” is caused by x

Answer 8

emphysema

Question 9

x: dyspnea upon exertion/ or lying supine at night

pt has a high Na+ diet and over wt

Answer 9

CHF

Question 10

X: Chest pn, couhing, diaphoresis

tx: antithrombolytic therapy

Answer 10

pulm embolism

Question 11

x: inflam due to inhaled mineral dust, fumes, or other organic/ non-organic particulate matter

Answer 11

pneumoconioses

causes: coal worker, asbestos

Question 12

x: proliferation of noncaseating granulomas and effusion

s/s: - low grade fever

• fatigue
• anorexia

Answer 12

sarcoidosis

• elevated ACE & hypercalcemia
• x ray: hilar lymphadenopathy

Question 13

Sarcoidosis vs. Fungal s/s

Answer 13

Sarcoidosis:
Low grade fever
fatigue
anorexia

Fungal: 
low grade fever
anorexia 
malaise 
CHILLS
NIGHT SWEATS